Healthcare in Northport, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
27.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.9%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
14.1%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Dch Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dch Regional Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mary S Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Bryce Hospital | 7.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Greene County Hospital | 30.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Northport has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.