Healthcare in West Point, AL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.1%
near the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
40.9%
Arthritis
31.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.5%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.2%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.2 mi
Sanctuary At The Woodlands, The
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary At The Woodlands, The | 13.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Cullman Regional Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence Medical Center | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lakeland Community Hospital | 34.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
West Point has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.