Healthcare in Heflin, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
42.5%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.6%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.0%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.2 mi
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama | 23.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Higgins General Hospital | 25.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center | 29.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Heflin has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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.