Healthcare in Myrtlewood, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.5%
11.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
0.8pp 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
53.0%
Arthritis
45.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.9%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
49.6%
Mobility
30.4%
Cognitive
18.6%
Hearing
15.8%
Vision
9.9%
Self-Care
8.1%
Independent Living
14.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.9 mi
Whitfield Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield Regional Hospital | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hill Hospital Of Sumter County | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Choctaw General | 21.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hale County Hospital | 36.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Rush Hospital | 37.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Myrtlewood has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 83.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.