Healthcare in Northport, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.4%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.5 mi

Dch Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Dch Regional Medical Center5.5 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Mary S Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center5.5 miPsychiatric
Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center7.2 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration
Bryce Hospital7.2 miPsychiatric
Greene County Hospital30.0 miAcute 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.