Healthcare in Linden, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.8%
9.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.7%
10.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp 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
45.6%
Arthritis
38.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.6%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
38.4%
Lack of Support
29.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.2%
Mobility
27.8%
Cognitive
20.6%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
10.8%
Self-Care
8.5%
Independent Living
15.6%
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
Nearest Hospital
9.9 mi
Whitfield Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield Regional Hospital | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hill Hospital Of Sumter County | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hale County Hospital | 28.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Choctaw General | 30.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| J Paul Jones Hospital | 37.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Linden has an obesity rate of 45.8%, which is 9.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.