Healthcare in Bessemer, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.7%
8.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.9%
10.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
2.9pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
41.7%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
41.1%
Lack of Support
29.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.9%
Mobility
24.5%
Cognitive
19.2%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
10.1%
Self-Care
7.9%
Independent Living
13.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Princeton Baptist Medical Center | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincent'S Birmingham | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Callahan Eye Hospital | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| University Of Alabama Hospital | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Bessemer has an obesity rate of 44.7%, which is 8.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 13.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.