Healthcare in West Blocton, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.2%
7.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.4%
1.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp 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
43.1%
Arthritis
33.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.4%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
20.3%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.9 mi
Bibb Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibb Medical Center | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Shelby Baptist Medical Center | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center | 21.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Bryce Hospital | 21.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
West Blocton has an obesity rate of 43.2%, which is 7.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.