Healthcare in West End-Cobb Town, AL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.6%

6.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.3%

2.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.5%

5.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.1%

2.5pp 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

41.4%

Arthritis

33.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

27.7%

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

20.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.3%

Loneliness

38.0%

Lack of Support

27.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

44.9%

Mobility

22.5%

Cognitive

21.2%

Hearing

9.9%

Vision

8.4%

Self-Care

6.6%

Independent Living

13.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.1 mi

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center	10.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
St Vincent'S St Clair	23.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Citizens Baptist Medical Center	24.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Gadsden Regional Medical Center	25.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Riverview Regional Medical Center	27.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

West End-Cobb Town has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.3%, 2.8pp above the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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 1.8 out of 5.