Where Abanda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Abanda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Abanda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Abanda
Dental care lags in Abanda
50.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 19.6% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Abanda
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 8% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Abanda runs above Alabama on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alabama figure falls outside Abanda’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Abanda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Abanda adults…
Abanda runs above AL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Abanda
No hospital or community health center in Abanda itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Abanda; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Abanda adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Abanda adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.3% of Abanda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Abanda and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Abanda adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Abanda
Why doesn’t Abanda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Abanda.
What hospital is closest to Abanda?
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama in Wedowee, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Abanda’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Abanda?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wadley Cornerstone Clinic in Wadley, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Abanda.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.