Healthcare in Gulf Shores, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.7%
2.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp 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
44.0%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.8%
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
14.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
30.0%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.6 mi
Baldwin Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Health | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Thomas Hospital | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Eastpointe Hospital | 25.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Baptist Hospital | 31.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sacred Heart Hospital | 33.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Gulf Shores has an obesity rate of 33.7%, which is 2.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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 3.5 out of 5.