Healthcare in Falkville, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.2%
1.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
46.3%
Arthritis
39.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.2%
Mobility
21.5%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
13.1%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.1 mi
Cullman Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman Regional Medical Center | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sanctuary At The Woodlands, The | 17.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lawrence Medical Center | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 29.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Falkville has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% 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 2.7 out of 5.