Healthcare in Shorter, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

47.5%

11.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

22.5%

10.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.5%

0.9pp above 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

43.3%

Arthritis

36.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.0%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

38.5%

Lack of Support

31.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.4%

Mobility

24.8%

Cognitive

17.6%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

9.0%

Self-Care

7.4%

Independent Living

12.6%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.5 mi

Community Hospital Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Community Hospital Inc	9.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Baptist Medical Center East	10.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Va Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery	15.6 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Jackson Hospital & Clinic Inc	17.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Baptist Medical Center South	17.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Shorter has an obesity rate of 47.5%, which is 11.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 84.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.