Healthcare in Wedowee, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp below 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
44.4%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.5%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.8%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama | 2.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clay County Hospital | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton | 27.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | 28.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Wedowee has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.