Healthcare in Sheffield, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.5%
5.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
42.3%
Arthritis
34.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.0%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.6%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
26.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.3%
Mobility
21.6%
Cognitive
19.5%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
6.6%
Independent Living
13.1%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Helen Keller Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| North Alabama Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| North Alabama Shoals Hospital | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Russellville Hospital | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Red Bay Hospital | 29.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sheffield has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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.