Healthcare in Egypt, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.1%
6.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.2%
3.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
43.5%
Arthritis
33.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.9%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.8%
Mobility
18.7%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
Marshall Medical Centers
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Medical Centers | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Riverview Regional Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center | 18.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincents Blount | 18.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| St Vincent'S St Clair | 31.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Egypt has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 2.3 out of 5.