Healthcare in Equality, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.7%
5.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp 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
46.9%
Arthritis
39.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.0%
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
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.7%
Mobility
21.6%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.3 mi
Elmore Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmore Community Hospital | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Russell Medical Center | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Hospital Inc | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lake Martin Community Hospital | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Medical Center East | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Equality has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.