Healthcare in Smiths Station, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.9%

4.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.8%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.8%

2.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

1.5pp 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

40.7%

Arthritis

30.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.8%

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

23.8%

Loneliness

33.1%

Lack of Support

23.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.5%

Mobility

16.7%

Cognitive

15.9%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.7 mi

Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital4.7 miAcute Care Hospitals
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown8.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside10.4 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Eamc - Lanier16.7 miRural Emergency Hospital
The East Alabama Healthcare Authority20.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Smiths Station has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 9.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.