Healthcare in Killen, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.2%
1.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
41.6%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.4%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
North Alabama Shoals Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama Shoals Hospital | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Alabama Medical Center | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Helen Keller Hospital | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Russellville Hospital | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Killen has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 2.3 out of 5.