Healthcare in Lester, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp 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
43.1%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.9%
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
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
21.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.4%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.0 mi
Athens Limestone Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 27.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Alabama Shoals Hospital | 27.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lester has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.