Healthcare in Hobson, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.4%
2.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
43.1%
Arthritis
33.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.2%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.4%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
15.2%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Washington County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Hospital | 6.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jackson Medical Center | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grove Hill Memorial Hospital | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wayne General Hospital | 33.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Greene County Hospital | 35.7 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Hobson has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.