Where Bristow Cove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bristow Cove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bristow Cove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bristow Cove
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Bristow Cove
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Depression is also above the state: 27.6%, vs 23.3% across Alabama. In all, Bristow Cove runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bristow Cove
22.3% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
More Bristow Cove adults get no exercise
36.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.7% across Alabama. Habits ↓
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 Bristow Cove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bristow Cove adults…
Bristow Cove runs above AL on 4 of 12 conditions. 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.
Care in and near Bristow Cove
No hospital or community health center in Bristow Cove 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 Bristow Cove; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bristow Cove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Bristow Cove adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bristow Cove runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Bristow Cove 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.
18.3% of Bristow Cove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Bristow Cove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Union | — | — | — | — |
New Union: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bristow Cove adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bristow Cove
Why doesn’t Bristow Cove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bristow Cove.
What hospital is closest to Bristow Cove?
Marshall Medical Centers in Boaz, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Bristow Cove’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 Bristow Cove?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is W. T. Scruggs Medical Center in Walnut Grove, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bristow Cove.
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.