Healthcare in Leighton, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.3%
6.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
1.9pp 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
41.6%
Arthritis
33.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.1%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
38.8%
Lack of Support
30.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.6%
Mobility
22.0%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
12.6%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.6 mi
North Alabama Shoals Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama Shoals Hospital | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Helen Keller Hospital | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| North Alabama Medical Center | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence Medical Center | 21.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Russellville Hospital | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Leighton has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.