Healthcare in Orange Beach, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.5%
3.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
43.9%
Arthritis
33.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.7%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
29.3%
Lack of Support
18.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
11.7%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.0 mi
Baldwin Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Health | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Thomas Hospital | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Hospital | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Eastpointe Hospital | 27.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Hospital | 27.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Orange Beach has an obesity rate of 32.5%, which is 3.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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 3.5 out of 5.