Healthcare in Madison, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.7%

near the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.8%

2.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.7%

4.9pp 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

37.7%

Arthritis

24.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.0%

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

13.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

32.6%

Lack of Support

20.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.4%

Mobility

9.5%

Cognitive

10.8%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

3.1%

Self-Care

2.4%

Independent Living

5.6%

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

5.9 mi

Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville	5.9 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Huntsville Hospital	11.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Crestwood Medical Center	11.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus	15.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Athens Limestone Hospital	18.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Madison has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.