Healthcare in East Point, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
42.1%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.4%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
31.3%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.8%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Sanctuary At The Woodlands, The
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary At The Woodlands, The | 3.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Cullman Regional Medical Center | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincents Blount | 26.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 31.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Marshall Medical Centers | 34.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
East Point has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.