Healthcare in Thomasville, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.7%
8.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.7%
6.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near 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
41.7%
Arthritis
35.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.0%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
38.9%
Lack of Support
29.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.4%
Mobility
22.1%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
7.7%
Self-Care
6.0%
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
Nearest Hospital
16.6 mi
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Hill Memorial Hospital | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| J Paul Jones Hospital | 25.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jackson Medical Center | 30.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Choctaw General | 33.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Whitfield Regional Hospital | 35.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Thomasville has an obesity rate of 44.7%, which is 8.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.