Photo: Tyler Carey · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Calvert residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Calvert, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Calvert. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Calvert
Dental care lags in Calvert
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Calvert
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.6%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Calvert runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Calvert
The closest emergency room is North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette, 22.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Mobile County Board of Health is closer (4.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Calvert, and more people treating it
48.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Calvert’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Calvert adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Calvert adults…
Calvert runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Calvert
No hospital or community health center in Calvert 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 Calvert; ≈ 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.
How Calvert adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Calvert runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Calvert 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.
16.4% of Calvert adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Calvert and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | D | 43.5% | 21.9% | 16.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Calvert adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Calvert
Why doesn’t Calvert have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Calvert.
What hospital is closest to Calvert?
North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette, 22.2 miles in a straight line from Calvert’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 Calvert?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Mobile Health Center in Mount Vernon, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Calvert.
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.