Healthcare in Fruithurst, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.5%
4.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
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
43.5%
Arthritis
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.4%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.5%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.4%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
19.8%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.1 mi
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Higgins General Hospital | 17.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center | 20.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Floyd Cherokee Medical Center | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fruithurst has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.