Healthcare in Putnam, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.5%
10.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.3%
4.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.4%
11.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
2.0pp 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
45.8%
Arthritis
37.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.9%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.3%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
31.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.1%
Mobility
25.6%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
7.4%
Independent Living
12.5%
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
14.5 mi
Ochsner Choctaw General
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Choctaw General | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grove Hill Memorial Hospital | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Whitfield Regional Hospital | 28.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hill Hospital Of Sumter County | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Watkins Hospital | 34.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Putnam has an obesity rate of 46.5%, which is 10.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 84.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.