Healthcare in Shelby, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.6%

2.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.2%

0.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.3%

1.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp 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

42.8%

Arthritis

31.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.4%

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

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.2%

Loneliness

32.2%

Lack of Support

21.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.4%

Mobility

16.2%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

9.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.1 mi

Shelby Baptist Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Shelby Baptist Medical Center	14.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Coosa Valley Medical Center	20.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
St Vincent'S Chilton	21.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Grandview Medical Center	24.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System	26.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Shelby has an obesity rate of 33.6%, which is 2.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 2.3 out of 5.