Healthcare in Homewood, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.7%

6.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.1%

0.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.3%

3.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.3%

4.3pp 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

33.8%

Arthritis

20.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.8%

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

16.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.1%

Loneliness

37.5%

Lack of Support

20.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.0%

Mobility

9.2%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

5.3%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

2.3%

Independent Living

6.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.5 mi

St Vincent'S Birmingham

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Vincent'S Birmingham2.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Princeton Baptist Medical Center3.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Callahan Eye Hospital3.5 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
University Of Alabama Hospital3.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Birmingham Va Medical Center3.5 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5✓

Homewood has an obesity rate of 29.7%, which is 6.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 3.5 out of 5.