Where Clayhatchee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clayhatchee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clayhatchee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clayhatchee
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Clayhatchee
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Clayhatchee runs above Alabama on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Clayhatchee 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 Clayhatchee’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clayhatchee adults…
Clayhatchee runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Clayhatchee is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Clayhatchee 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.
10.9% of Clayhatchee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Clayhatchee
No hospital or community health center in Clayhatchee 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 Clayhatchee; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clayhatchee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Clayhatchee adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Clayhatchee 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.
Clayhatchee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daleville | D | 41.8% | 16% | 17.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clayhatchee adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clayhatchee
Why doesn’t Clayhatchee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clayhatchee.
What hospital is closest to Clayhatchee?
Medical Center Enterprise in Enterprise, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Clayhatchee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Clayhatchee?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Enterprise Children's Center and Family Medicine in Enterprise, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clayhatchee.
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.