Healthcare in Gadsden, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

49.0%

12.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

20.4%

8.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.3%

3.7pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

42.5%

Arthritis

35.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

37.6%

Lack of Support

27.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

46.8%

Mobility

24.8%

Cognitive

21.1%

Hearing

9.9%

Vision

9.8%

Self-Care

7.7%

Independent Living

14.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.5 mi

Riverview Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Riverview Regional Medical Center	5.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Gadsden Regional Medical Center	9.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Marshall Medical Centers	16.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
St Vincents Blount	25.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—
Floyd Cherokee Medical Center	27.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Gadsden has an obesity rate of 49.0%, which is 12.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 14.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.