Where Ballplay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ballplay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ballplay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ballplay
Ballplay is an older town
25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Ballplay with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ballplay adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alabama. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ballplay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ballplay adults…
Ballplay runs above AL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ballplay is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ballplay as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.2% of Ballplay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Ballplay
No hospital or community health center in Ballplay 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 Ballplay; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ballplay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Ballplay adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Ballplay 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.
Ballplay and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokes Bluff | B− | 38.5% | 12.6% | 13.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ballplay adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ballplay
Why doesn’t Ballplay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ballplay.
What hospital is closest to Ballplay?
Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Ballplay’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ballplay?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Quality of Life Health Complex in Gadsden, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ballplay.
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.