Healthcare in Fort Payne, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.3%
2.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
5.8pp 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
41.4%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.7%
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
26.3%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
25.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.1%
Mobility
20.2%
Cognitive
20.2%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.9 mi
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb Regional Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Floyd Cherokee Medical Center | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Redmond | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center | 31.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Riverview Regional Medical Center | 31.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Fort Payne has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.3%, 2.8pp above the national average. About 16.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.