Healthcare in Sanford, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.6%

1.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.3%

0.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.3%

1.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

1.5pp below 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

43.1%

Arthritis

30.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.8%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.3%

Loneliness

33.4%

Lack of Support

23.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.4%

Mobility

15.3%

Cognitive

15.9%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.9%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.6 mi

Mizell Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mizell Memorial Hospital8.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Andalusia Health12.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Medical Center Enterprise31.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Crenshaw Community Hospital33.2 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Crenshaw Community Hospital33.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Sanford has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.