Healthcare in Sylacauga, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

47.0%

10.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.9%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.6%

6.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.6%

1.0pp 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

42.6%

Arthritis

34.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.1%

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

18.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.9%

Loneliness

36.2%

Lack of Support

26.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.5%

Mobility

21.9%

Cognitive

19.2%

Hearing

9.8%

Vision

8.2%

Self-Care

6.5%

Independent Living

12.9%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.8 mi

Coosa Valley Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Coosa Valley Medical Center1.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Citizens Baptist Medical Center15.3 miAcute Care Hospitals
Clay County Hospital24.3 miAcute Care Hospitals
Russell Medical Center27.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Shelby Baptist Medical Center29.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

Sylacauga has an obesity rate of 47.0%, which is 10.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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 2.7 out of 5.