Healthcare in Dothan, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.1%
5.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
40.1%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
38.4%
Lack of Support
27.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.8%
Mobility
19.3%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.4 mi
Southeast Health Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Health Medical Center | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dale Medical Center | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Medical Center Enterprise | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Early | 28.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jackson Hospital | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Dothan has an obesity rate of 41.1%, which is 5.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 2.8 out of 5.