Healthcare in Selma, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.4%
11.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.3%
10.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
42.6%
Arthritis
34.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.4%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
39.6%
Lack of Support
31.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.5%
Mobility
25.0%
Cognitive
19.2%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
10.6%
Self-Care
8.4%
Independent Living
14.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.6 mi
Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Prattville Baptist Hospital | 28.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincent'S Chilton | 34.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| J Paul Jones Hospital | 35.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bibb Medical Center | 35.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Selma has an obesity rate of 47.4%, which is 11.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 84.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.