Where Allgood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Allgood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Allgood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Allgood
Allgood is behind on routine checkups
It trails Alabama on five of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (76.6% vs 80.4%), dentist visits (49.6% vs 56.9%), cholesterol checks (81% vs 85.8%), colon screening (56.3% vs 67%) and mammograms (69.2% vs 77.9%). Checkups ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Allgood has no health insurance
20.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Alabama. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Allgood
The closest emergency room is St. Vincent's East in Birmingham, 23.4 miles away in a straight line. And 12.9% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.8% across Alabama. For everyday care, Quality of Life Health Services is closer (4.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and stroke are less common in Allgood
Allgood runs below Alabama on four chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.1% vs 8.2%), stroke (3.4% vs 4.1%) and arthritis (25.5% vs 30.3%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%). 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 Allgood’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Allgood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Allgood
No hospital or community health center in Allgood 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 Allgood; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Allgood adults…
Allgood runs below AL on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Allgood adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Allgood 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.
18.7% of Allgood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Allgood 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 Allgood adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Allgood
Why doesn’t Allgood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Allgood.
What hospital is closest to Allgood?
St. Vincent's East in Birmingham, 23.4 miles in a straight line from Allgood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Allgood?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Blount County Quality Health Care in Oneonta, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Allgood.
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.