Healthcare in Boykin, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
57.6%
21.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
33.7%
21.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
5.7pp 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
47.4%
Arthritis
44.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
45.8%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
41.4%
Lack of Support
34.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
56.3%
Mobility
38.9%
Cognitive
23.5%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
17.6%
Self-Care
14.0%
Independent Living
21.2%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
J Paul Jones Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Paul Jones Hospital | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus | 32.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Monroe County Hospital | 37.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grove Hill Memorial Hospital | 40.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Whitfield Regional Hospital | 42.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Boykin has an obesity rate of 57.6%, which is 21.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 87.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.