Healthcare in Cherokee, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.6%
4.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.2%
6.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
44.1%
Arthritis
36.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.9%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.9%
Mobility
22.5%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
15.3 mi
Helen Keller Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller Hospital | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Tishomingo Health Services Inc | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Russellville Hospital | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| North Alabama Medical Center | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Red Bay Hospital | 20.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Cherokee has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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.