Healthcare in Brighton, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.4%
11.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.6%
3.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
25.6%
13.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
5.6pp 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
43.0%
Arthritis
34.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.3%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.6%
Loneliness
41.5%
Lack of Support
31.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.7%
Mobility
27.7%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
11.4%
Self-Care
8.8%
Independent Living
14.3%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Baptist Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincent'S Birmingham | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Callahan Eye Hospital | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| University Of Alabama Hospital | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Brighton has an obesity rate of 47.4%, which is 11.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.6%, 3.9pp below the national average. About 16.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.6% 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.