Section, Alabama — Doctors and Hospitals
Doctors and Dentists in Jackson County
Population per Care Provider
1,969
People per Doctor
3,584
People per Dentist
Ratio of people per care provider. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
Compared to State and National
| Providers | Alabama | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors | 3,253.0 | -1284 | 2,555.0 | -586 |
| Dentists | 5,226.0 | -1642 | 3,547.0 | +37 |
Hospitals Near Section, Alabama
Nearest Hospitals by Distance
| # | Hospital | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | United States Government Tuberculosis Hospital (historical) | 6.4 mi. |
| 2. | Highlands Medical Center | 6.7 mi. |
| 3. | Tri-Counties Tuberculosis Sanatorium | 7.9 mi. |
| 4. | Dekalb Regional Medical Center | 16.2 mi. |
| 5. | DeKalb County Health Clinic | 17.7 mi. |
| 6. | Baptist Medical Center De Kalb | 17.7 mi. |
| 7. | Plant System Hospital Number Three (historical) | 23.5 mi. |
| 8. | Guntersville Hospital | 25 mi. |
| 9. | Sand Mountain Infirmary (historical) | 25 mi. |
| 10. | Marshall County Nursing Home | 26 mi. |
Hospital Locations