Healthcare in Brookwood, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.4%
4.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.4%
3.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp below 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
38.5%
Arthritis
25.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.4%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.1%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center | 8.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Bryce Hospital | 8.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mary S Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center | 16.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System | 22.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Brookwood has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.