Healthcare in Camden, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

49.4%

13.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.3%

1.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.6%

9.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.8%

2.2pp above 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

43.3%

Arthritis

36.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

28.1%

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

18.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.3%

Loneliness

38.0%

Lack of Support

28.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.1%

Mobility

25.5%

Cognitive

19.6%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

10.2%

Self-Care

8.1%

Independent Living

14.5%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.7 mi

J Paul Jones Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
J Paul Jones Hospital	2.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Monroe County Hospital	32.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus	37.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital	37.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Evergreen Medical Center	41.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Camden has an obesity rate of 49.4%, which is 13.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% 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.