Healthcare in Delta, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.6%
6.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
44.5%
Arthritis
35.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.6%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.8%
Mobility
20.9%
Cognitive
18.7%
Hearing
11.3%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
12.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.4 mi
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama | 12.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Clay County Hospital | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Citizens Baptist Medical Center | 25.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton | 32.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
Delta has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 11.6% 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 2.0 out of 5.