Healthcare in Locust Fork, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.4%

1.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.1%

2.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.7%

2.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.5%

near 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

43.2%

Arthritis

33.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.8%

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

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.1%

Loneliness

34.8%

Lack of Support

24.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.3%

Mobility

19.2%

Cognitive

18.5%

Hearing

10.2%

Vision

6.4%

Self-Care

5.1%

Independent Living

11.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.1 mi

St Vincents Blount

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Vincents Blount12.1 miCritical Access Hospitals
St. Vincent'S East18.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Sanctuary At The Woodlands, The20.0 miPsychiatric
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services23.5 miPsychiatric
Cullman Regional Medical Center25.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

Locust Fork has an obesity rate of 37.4%, which is 1.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.