Healthcare in Pennington, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.6%
12.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.4%
10.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
44.9%
Arthritis
38.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
30.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.3%
Mobility
25.3%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
9.2%
Self-Care
7.7%
Independent Living
13.0%
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
14.8 mi
Ochsner Choctaw General
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Choctaw General | 14.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Whitfield Regional Hospital | 17.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hill Hospital Of Sumter County | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Rush Hospital | 32.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus | 32.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Pennington has an obesity rate of 48.6%, which is 12.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.8% 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.