Healthcare in Slocomb, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.5%
9.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.4%
6.5pp 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
43.2%
Arthritis
35.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.4%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.8%
Mobility
22.6%
Cognitive
19.6%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
6.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.4 mi
Southeast Health Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Health Medical Center | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Wiregrass Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wiregrass Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Doctors Memorial Hospital | 19.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Medical Center Enterprise | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Slocomb has an obesity rate of 45.5%, which is 9.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.