Healthcare in Lexington, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.3%

1.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.7%

1.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.2%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

1.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.6%

Arthritis

31.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.7%

Loneliness

33.4%

Lack of Support

22.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.4%

Mobility

15.7%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

8.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.0 mi

North Alabama Shoals Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
North Alabama Shoals Hospital	17.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
North Alabama Medical Center	18.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Athens Limestone Hospital	20.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Helen Keller Hospital	23.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence	23.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Lexington has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.