Healthcare in Fulton, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.6%
5.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.0%
1.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.1%
5.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp below 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
44.5%
Arthritis
37.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.1%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.0%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.5%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Hill Memorial Hospital | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jackson Medical Center | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| J Paul Jones Hospital | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Monroe County Hospital | 31.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Choctaw General | 37.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fulton has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.