Healthcare in Florala, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.6%

3.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.6%

1.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.6%

6.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.6%

1.0pp 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

45.8%

Arthritis

37.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.9%

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

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.6%

Loneliness

34.9%

Lack of Support

25.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

44.3%

Mobility

23.4%

Cognitive

18.8%

Hearing

11.7%

Vision

8.0%

Self-Care

6.3%

Independent Living

12.9%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.5 mi

Andalusia Health

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Andalusia Health17.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Mizell Memorial Hospital18.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
North Okaloosa Medical Center19.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Wiregrass Medical Center25.2 miAcute Care Hospitals
Wiregrass Medical Center25.2 miCritical Access Hospitals

Florala has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.