Healthcare in Rainbow City, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
42.6%
Arthritis
33.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.6%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.0%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.9 mi
Riverview Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Regional Medical Center | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Marshall Medical Centers | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincents Blount | 21.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| St Vincent'S St Clair | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Rainbow City has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.