Healthcare in Our Town, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.8%
4.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
46.4%
Arthritis
37.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.5%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.9%
Mobility
20.2%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.4 mi
Russell Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Martin Community Hospital | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Hospital Inc | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Elmore Community Hospital | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clay County Hospital | 27.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Our Town has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.