Healthcare in Penton, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.9%
7.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
near 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
47.6%
Arthritis
38.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.9%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
21.6%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.6 mi
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama | 21.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The East Alabama Healthcare Authority | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Martin Community Hospital | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Eamc - Lanier | 24.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Penton has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% 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 2.5 out of 5.