Photo: Altairisfar · Public domainWhere Akron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Akron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Akron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Akron
Diabetes and stroke run high in Akron
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.9%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Akron runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Akron
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.4%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Housing insecurity (19.3% vs 13.9%) and utility shut-off threats (12.8% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 18.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Akron, and more people treating it
54.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 84% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
Akron is short on primary care and mental health care
Akron’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Akron’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Akron adults…
Akron runs below AL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of Akron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Akron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Akron
No hospital or community health center in Akron 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 Akron; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Akron adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Akron runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Akron 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.
Akron and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Akron adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Akron
Why doesn’t Akron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Akron.
What hospital is closest to Akron?
Greene County Hospital in Eutaw, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Akron’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 Akron?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Whatley Health Services @ Eutaw in Eutaw, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Akron.
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.