Healthcare in Huntsville, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.7%
4.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
27.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.6%
Mobility
14.1%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.8 mi
Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville | 4.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Huntsville Hospital | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Crestwood Medical Center | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Huntsville has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.