Healthcare in Saks, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.8%

2.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.4%

0.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.3%

3.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.2%

0.6pp above 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

41.3%

Arthritis

32.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.1%

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

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.4%

Loneliness

37.2%

Lack of Support

26.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.8%

Mobility

19.2%

Cognitive

17.8%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

6.5%

Self-Care

5.1%

Independent Living

11.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.7 mi

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center	8.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Gadsden Regional Medical Center	21.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Riverview Regional Medical Center	23.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Vincent'S St Clair	25.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Citizens Baptist Medical Center	28.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Saks has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 1.8 out of 5.