Healthcare in Providence, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.1%
6.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.0%
10.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp 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
50.2%
Arthritis
42.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.3%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.3%
Mobility
27.7%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
13.0%
Vision
9.4%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
14.1%
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
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
Whitfield Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield Regional Hospital | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hill Hospital Of Sumter County | 24.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hale County Hospital | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Choctaw General | 32.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| J Paul Jones Hospital | 38.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Providence has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.