Healthcare in Calera, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.1%

1.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.1%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.0%

1.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

2.0pp 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

35.0%

Arthritis

22.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.3%

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

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.1%

Loneliness

34.0%

Lack of Support

24.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.5%

Mobility

11.2%

Cognitive

14.8%

Hearing

5.3%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

7.8%

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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.3 mi

Shelby Baptist Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Shelby Baptist Medical Center	7.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System	19.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Vincent'S Chilton	21.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Grandview Medical Center	22.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Princeton Baptist Medical Center	24.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Calera has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 2.3 out of 5.