Healthcare in Thomaston, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.4%
10.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
24.3%
12.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp 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
47.2%
Arthritis
39.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.5%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
29.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.5%
Mobility
28.4%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
10.8%
Self-Care
8.8%
Independent Living
15.1%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.8 mi
Whitfield Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield Regional Hospital | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| J Paul Jones Hospital | 28.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hale County Hospital | 28.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hill Hospital Of Sumter County | 34.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus | 36.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Thomaston has an obesity rate of 46.4%, which is 10.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.