Healthcare in Fayette, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.7%

5.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.4%

6.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.0%

1.4pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

43.7%

Arthritis

37.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

35.8%

Lack of Support

24.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.9%

Mobility

23.1%

Cognitive

18.8%

Hearing

11.3%

Vision

8.3%

Self-Care

6.4%

Independent Living

13.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.7 mi

Fayette Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Fayette Medical Center1.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Northwest Medical Center15.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Marion Regional Medical Center33.7 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Bmh-Golden Triangle35.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Dch Regional Medical Center37.7 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓

Fayette has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.