Healthcare in Decatur, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.0%
4.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp 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
41.5%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.6%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
26.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.8%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence Medical Center | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville | 21.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Huntsville Hospital | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Decatur has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.7 out of 5.