Healthcare in Birmingham, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.2%
6.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.2%
7.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.3%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
41.0%
Lack of Support
27.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.0%
Mobility
21.0%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
12.3%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Callahan Eye Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callahan Eye Hospital | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| University Of Alabama Hospital | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Birmingham Va Medical Center | 1.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| The Children'S Hospital Of Alabama | 1.3 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| St Vincent'S Birmingham | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Birmingham has an obesity rate of 42.2%, which is 6.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 3.7 out of 5.