Healthcare in Valley, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.5%

4.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.2%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.6%

4.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.6%

1.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.2%

Arthritis

32.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.2%

Loneliness

36.3%

Lack of Support

27.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.2%

Mobility

20.0%

Cognitive

18.2%

Hearing

8.8%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.6%

Independent Living

11.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.5 mi

Eamc - Lanier

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Eamc - Lanier3.5 miRural Emergency Hospital
The East Alabama Healthcare Authority12.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center17.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital23.5 miAcute Care Hospitals
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside23.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5

Valley has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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.