Healthcare in Sylvania, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.2%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb Regional Medical Center | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Highlands Medical Center | 22.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Floyd Cherokee Medical Center | 32.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Redmond | 33.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Marshall Medical Centers | 33.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Sylvania has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.