Healthcare in Piedmont, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.4%
1.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
42.9%
Arthritis
35.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.3%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.4%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.8%
Mobility
20.1%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
1.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.2 mi
Floyd Cherokee Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd Cherokee Medical Center | 14.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Riverview Regional Medical Center | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center | 20.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Piedmont has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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 1.3 out of 5.