Healthcare in Blue Ridge, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.7%

3.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

4.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

46.4%

Arthritis

35.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

13.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

30.2%

Lack of Support

20.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.7%

Mobility

15.0%

Cognitive

11.5%

Hearing

9.9%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.0 mi

Elmore Community Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Elmore Community Hospital	8.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Va Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery	8.5 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Baptist Medical Center East	8.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Jackson Hospital & Clinic Inc	11.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Community Hospital Inc	14.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Blue Ridge has an obesity rate of 32.7%, which is 3.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.8% 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.