Healthcare in La Fayette, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.8%
10.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.5%
10.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp above 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
41.9%
Arthritis
36.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.7%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
31.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.9%
Mobility
26.3%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
10.4%
Self-Care
8.1%
Independent Living
14.4%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.6 mi
The East Alabama Healthcare Authority
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The East Alabama Healthcare Authority | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Eamc - Lanier | 16.0 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Martin Community Hospital | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama | 29.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
La Fayette has an obesity rate of 46.8%, which is 10.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.