Healthcare in Muscle Shoals, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp below 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
40.7%
Arthritis
30.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.3%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
3.7 mi
Helen Keller Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller Hospital | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| North Alabama Shoals Hospital | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Alabama Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Russellville Hospital | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence Medical Center | 27.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Muscle Shoals has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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.