Healthcare in Dauphin Island, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.7%
4.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp below 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
47.2%
Arthritis
34.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.8%
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
12.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
27.8%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
10.4%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.4 mi
Singing River Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing River Health System | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Thomas Hospital | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baypointe Behavioral Health | 25.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Baldwin Health | 28.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Usa Health Children'S & Women'S Hospital | 30.4 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Dauphin Island has an obesity rate of 31.7%, which is 4.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.