Healthcare in Megargel, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.2%

5.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.7%

5.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.2%

5.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.5%

1.9pp above 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

44.1%

Arthritis

38.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.3%

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

20.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.7%

Loneliness

34.5%

Lack of Support

23.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.1%

Mobility

23.5%

Cognitive

20.3%

Hearing

11.6%

Vision

8.0%

Self-Care

6.2%

Independent Living

13.6%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.5 mi

Monroe County Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Monroe County Hospital	12.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Atmore Community Hospital	16.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
D W Mcmillan Memorial Hospital	26.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Jackson Medical Center	27.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Evergreen Medical Center	29.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Megargel has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.7%, 5.2pp above the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.