Healthcare in Colony, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.2%
8.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.9%
5.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.0%
11.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
0.8pp above 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
43.5%
Arthritis
38.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.1%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.9%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
32.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.6%
Mobility
25.5%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
12.1%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.7 mi
Sanctuary At The Woodlands, The
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary At The Woodlands, The | 16.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Cullman Regional Medical Center | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincents Blount | 25.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| St. Vincent'S East | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services | 28.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Colony has an obesity rate of 44.2%, which is 8.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 86.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.