Healthcare in Union, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
56.0%
19.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.1%
5.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
32.2%
20.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
5.0pp 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
46.8%
Arthritis
42.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
36.4%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.1%
Loneliness
38.6%
Lack of Support
34.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
53.3%
Mobility
36.6%
Cognitive
21.1%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
16.2%
Self-Care
13.1%
Independent Living
19.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
Greene County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County Hospital | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | 21.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mary S Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center | 21.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Hale County Hospital | 27.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center | 28.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
Union has an obesity rate of 56.0%, which is 19.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. 86.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.