Healthcare in Forkland, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
53.9%
17.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
26.5%
14.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp above 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
43.6%
Arthritis
37.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
36.1%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
38.9%
Lack of Support
33.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.3%
Mobility
28.8%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
11.9%
Self-Care
9.6%
Independent Living
15.5%
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
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.8 mi
Hale County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale County Hospital | 15.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Whitfield Regional Hospital | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Greene County Hospital | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hill Hospital Of Sumter County | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | 39.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Forkland has an obesity rate of 53.9%, which is 17.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 84.9% 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 1.0 out of 5.