Healthcare in Boaz, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.2%
2.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
3.8pp 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
42.3%
Arthritis
31.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.5%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.2%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.8%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
Marshall Medical Centers
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Medical Centers | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Riverview Regional Medical Center | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center | 21.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincents Blount | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Dekalb Regional Medical Center | 28.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Boaz has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.