Healthcare in Scottsboro, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.4%

2.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.1%

2.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.7%

3.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near 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

35.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.0%

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

17.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.1%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

23.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.0%

Mobility

20.1%

Cognitive

17.4%

Hearing

10.7%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

11.2%

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

2.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.1 mi

Highlands Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Highlands Medical Center10.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Dekalb Regional Medical Center18.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Huntsville Hospital29.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Crestwood Medical Center29.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Marshall Medical Centers32.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Scottsboro has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 2.6 out of 5.