Healthcare in Tuscaloosa, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.6%
6.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.5%
3.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
0.9pp 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
35.2%
Arthritis
22.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.1%
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
21.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.5%
Loneliness
37.7%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.0%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
21.1%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center | 2.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Bryce Hospital | 2.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mary S Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Bibb Medical Center | 31.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Tuscaloosa has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.