Healthcare in Sylvan Springs, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.4%

3.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.8%

1.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.5%

1.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

3.5pp 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

44.2%

Arthritis

32.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.4%

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

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.8%

Loneliness

34.8%

Lack of Support

20.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.0%

Mobility

16.3%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.3%

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

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.7 mi

Princeton Baptist Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Princeton Baptist Medical Center10.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
St Vincent'S Birmingham13.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Callahan Eye Hospital13.3 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
University Of Alabama Hospital13.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Birmingham Va Medical Center13.3 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5✓

Sylvan Springs has an obesity rate of 32.4%, which is 3.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.