Healthcare in Carolina, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.8%

2.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp 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

41.5%

Arthritis

29.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.4%

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

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

32.7%

Lack of Support

22.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.9%

Mobility

13.5%

Cognitive

14.3%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.3%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.3 mi

Andalusia Health

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Andalusia Health	4.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Mizell Memorial Hospital	16.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Evergreen Medical Center	30.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
North Okaloosa Medical Center	31.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
D W Mcmillan Memorial Hospital	33.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Carolina has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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.