Healthcare in Mount Vernon, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.5%
7.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.6%
4.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.9%
10.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
1.1pp 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
42.3%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.9%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.6%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
34.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
23.8%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
8.6%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
12.1%
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
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
22.6 mi
North Baldwin Infirmary
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Baldwin Infirmary | 22.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Usa Health University Hospital | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mobile Infirmary Medical Center | 27.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Usa Health Children'S & Women'S Hospital | 28.2 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Jackson Medical Center | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Mount Vernon has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.8% 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.