Where Belk residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Belk, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belk. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belk
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Belk
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.4%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Belk runs above Alabama on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Belk, and more people treating it
53.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 84.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Belk adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alabama. 1 in 10 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 7 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 Belk’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Belk adults…
Belk runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Belk adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Belk adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Belk
No hospital or community health center in Belk 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 Belk; ≈ 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 Belk adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Belk does better than Alabama.
1 in 3 Belk 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.
Belk 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 Belk adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Belk
Why doesn’t Belk have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Belk.
What hospital is closest to Belk?
Fayette Medical Center in Fayette, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Belk’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belk.
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.