Healthcare in Valley Head, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.0%
2.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.0%
4.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.4%
4.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp 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
43.7%
Arthritis
35.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.3%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.0%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.2%
Mobility
22.0%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
12.9%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.0 mi
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb Regional Medical Center | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Redmond | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Floyd Cherokee Medical Center | 29.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Highlands Medical Center | 31.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia | 33.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Valley Head has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.0%, 4.5pp above the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.