Healthcare in Town Creek, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.9%
6.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp 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
40.4%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.9%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
11.1 mi
North Alabama Shoals Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama Shoals Hospital | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lawrence Medical Center | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Helen Keller Hospital | 17.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| North Alabama Medical Center | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 19.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Town Creek has an obesity rate of 42.9%, which is 6.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 2.3 out of 5.