Healthcare in Gainesville, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
54.4%
18.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
25.8%
13.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
2.5pp 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
43.2%
Arthritis
37.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
35.6%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
38.3%
Lack of Support
32.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.7%
Mobility
29.3%
Cognitive
20.8%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
12.5%
Self-Care
10.2%
Independent Living
16.4%
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
5
Nearest Hospital
15.2 mi
Greene County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County Hospital | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hill Hospital Of Sumter County | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Noxubee General Critical Access Hosp | 29.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital | 31.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Whitfield Regional Hospital | 31.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Gainesville has an obesity rate of 54.4%, which is 18.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 84.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.