Healthcare in West Jefferson, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
43.6%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
19.4%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.8 mi
Callahan Eye Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callahan Eye Hospital | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| University Of Alabama Hospital | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Birmingham Va Medical Center | 17.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| The Children'S Hospital Of Alabama | 17.8 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Princeton Baptist Medical Center | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
West Jefferson has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 3.7 out of 5.