Healthcare in Cottonwood, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.7%
5.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
35.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.0%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
38.8%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.7%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.8 mi
Southeast Health Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Health Medical Center | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Jackson Hospital | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Donalsonville Hospital Inc | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Early | 28.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Doctors Memorial Hospital | 28.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
Cottonwood has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.