Healthcare in Samson, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.6%

6.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.4%

1.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.9%

4.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.1%

3.5pp 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

41.6%

Arthritis

32.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.2%

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

19.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.4%

Loneliness

36.4%

Lack of Support

26.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.7%

Mobility

19.9%

Cognitive

19.3%

Hearing

9.6%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.6%

Independent Living

12.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.8 mi

Wiregrass Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Wiregrass Medical Center9.8 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Wiregrass Medical Center9.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mizell Memorial Hospital16.8 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Medical Center Enterprise17.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Doctors Memorial Hospital26.4 miCritical Access Hospitals——

Samson has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.