Healthcare in Section, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.2%

2.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.4%

2.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.6%

3.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.0%

0.6pp 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

44.1%

Arthritis

36.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.6%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.4%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

24.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.1%

Mobility

20.0%

Cognitive

17.3%

Hearing

10.8%

Vision

6.1%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

10.7%

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

13.3 mi

Dekalb Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Dekalb Regional Medical Center13.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Highlands Medical Center15.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Marshall Medical Centers29.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Huntsville Hospital34.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Crestwood Medical Center34.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Section has an obesity rate of 38.2%, which is 2.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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.