Healthcare in Langston, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.9%
4.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.1%
7.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
47.8%
Arthritis
41.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.1%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.6%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.0%
Mobility
23.3%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
12.0%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
2.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.5 mi
Highlands Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Medical Center | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Dekalb Regional Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Marshall Medical Centers | 24.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Huntsville Hospital | 29.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Crestwood Medical Center | 29.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Langston has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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 2.6 out of 5.