Healthcare in Powell, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.0%

1.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.5%

3.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.3%

2.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near 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

42.1%

Arthritis

31.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.1%

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

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.5%

Loneliness

34.8%

Lack of Support

25.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.1%

Mobility

17.8%

Cognitive

18.0%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

6.0%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

10.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.3 mi

Dekalb Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Dekalb Regional Medical Center7.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Highlands Medical Center20.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Marshall Medical Centers28.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Riverview Regional Medical Center33.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Floyd Cherokee Medical Center33.7 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓

Powell has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 2.8 out of 5.