Healthcare in Oxford, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.3%

3.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.9%

3.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.1%

0.5pp above 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

41.2%

Arthritis

32.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.5%

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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

35.6%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.4%

Mobility

18.4%

Cognitive

17.2%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

6.5%

Self-Care

5.0%

Independent Living

10.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.2 mi

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center	11.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Citizens Baptist Medical Center	21.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
St Vincent'S St Clair	24.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Clay County Hospital	25.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama	27.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Oxford has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.0 out of 5.