Healthcare in Mulga, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.5%

1.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.6%

3.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.4%

4.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.6%

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

43.5%

Arthritis

33.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.2%

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

19.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.6%

Loneliness

38.5%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.7%

Mobility

21.3%

Cognitive

19.2%

Hearing

10.2%

Vision

7.1%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

12.1%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.1 mi

Princeton Baptist Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Princeton Baptist Medical Center9.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Callahan Eye Hospital10.4 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
University Of Alabama Hospital10.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
St Vincent'S Birmingham10.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Birmingham Va Medical Center10.4 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5✓

Mulga has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 3.5 out of 5.