Healthcare in Helena, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.6%

4.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.3%

1.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.5%

2.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

4.5pp below 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

37.7%

Arthritis

24.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.2%

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

14.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.3%

Loneliness

31.1%

Lack of Support

20.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.0%

Mobility

10.0%

Cognitive

11.8%

Hearing

5.4%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.5%

Independent Living

6.0%

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

2.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.7 mi

Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System	5.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Shelby Baptist Medical Center	6.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Princeton Baptist Medical Center	12.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Grandview Medical Center	13.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Vincent'S Birmingham	15.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Helena has an obesity rate of 31.6%, which is 4.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.4 out of 5.