Healthcare in Redstone Arsenal, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.4%
7.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
27.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.5%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.4%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.6%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.6 mi
Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville | 5.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Huntsville Hospital | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Crestwood Medical Center | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 24.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Redstone Arsenal has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 2.5 out of 5.