Hugh Wilson Hill House · Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Carrollton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carrollton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carrollton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carrollton
Dental care lags in Carrollton
46.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 28.2% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Carrollton
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.8%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (21.8% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 24.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Carrollton
The closest emergency room is BMH-Golden Triangle in Columbus, 26.5 miles away in a straight line. And 15.2% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.8% across Alabama. For everyday care, Whatley Health Services is closer (0.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Carrollton’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carrollton 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.
24.5% of Carrollton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Carrollton
1 community health center in Carrollton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Carrollton; ≈ 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 Carrollton adults…
Carrollton runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Carrollton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Carrollton runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Carrollton 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.
Carrollton 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 Carrollton adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Carrollton
Why doesn’t Carrollton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carrollton.
What hospital is closest to Carrollton?
BMH-Golden Triangle in Columbus, 26.5 miles in a straight line from Carrollton’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 Carrollton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Whatley Health Services at Carrollton in Carrollton, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carrollton.
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.