Healthcare in Somerville, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.6%
5.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.5%
5.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.6%
4.7pp 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
43.3%
Arthritis
34.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.7%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.5%
Loneliness
35.7%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.5%
Mobility
21.5%
Cognitive
20.3%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
7.7%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
13.0%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.6 mi
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cullman Regional Medical Center | 16.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville | 21.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Huntsville Hospital | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Crestwood Medical Center | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Somerville has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 2.3 out of 5.