Healthcare in Sweet Water, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.0%
0.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
near 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
46.3%
Arthritis
36.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.4%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.4%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
11.6%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
5
Nearest Hospital
21.7 mi
Whitfield Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield Regional Hospital | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Choctaw General | 23.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grove Hill Memorial Hospital | 29.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hill Hospital Of Sumter County | 29.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| J Paul Jones Hospital | 34.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sweet Water has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.