Healthcare in Elkmont, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.6%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
44.5%
Arthritis
34.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.1%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.6%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.5 mi
Athens Limestone Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville | 20.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Huntsville Hospital | 27.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Elkmont has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 2.8 out of 5.