Healthcare in Fort Rucker, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.1%
1.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.7%
4.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
4.4%
7.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
near 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
23.9%
Arthritis
10.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
2.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.8%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.7%
Loneliness
39.1%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
5.3%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
3.5%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.7 mi
Medical Center Enterprise
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center Enterprise | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Dale Medical Center | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wiregrass Medical Center | 22.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wiregrass Medical Center | 22.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southeast Health Medical Center | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Fort Rucker has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.7%, 4.2pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 70.1% 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 3.3 out of 5.