Healthcare in Vernon, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
43.4%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.9%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
36.6%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.7%
Mobility
21.2%
Cognitive
19.5%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
12.5%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.8 mi
Fayette Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Medical Center | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Bmh-Golden Triangle | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northwest Medical Center | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Monroe Regional Hospital | 26.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Vernon has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.