Healthcare in Talladega, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.8%
10.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.4%
5.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp 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
39.7%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.6%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
38.5%
Lack of Support
29.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.4%
Mobility
19.5%
Cognitive
19.1%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
12.1%
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
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.8 mi
Citizens Baptist Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Baptist Medical Center | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Vincent'S St Clair | 17.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Coosa Valley Medical Center | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Clay County Hospital | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Talladega has an obesity rate of 46.8%, which is 10.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 2.3 out of 5.