Healthcare in Opelika, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.6%
6.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
39.4%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.6%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
The East Alabama Healthcare Authority
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The East Alabama Healthcare Authority | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Eamc - Lanier | 12.7 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lake Martin Community Hospital | 24.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Opelika has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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.