Healthcare in New Union, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.1%
6.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.2%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
36.3%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.3%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
19.8%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
Marshall Medical Centers
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Medical Centers | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Riverview Regional Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincents Blount | 18.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center | 23.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Cullman Regional Medical Center | 29.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
New Union has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.