Samuel Johnson House · Photo: Mthunter58 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Coker residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coker, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coker. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coker
COPD and depression run high in Coker
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.9%), vs 23.3% across Alabama. In all, Coker runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Coker
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 15.1% 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 Coker’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Coker adults…
Coker 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Coker
No hospital or community health center in Coker 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 Coker; ≈ 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 Coker adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Coker adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Coker runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Coker 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.
13.3% of Coker adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Coker and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northport | B | 40.1% | 11.7% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coker adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coker
Why doesn’t Coker have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coker.
What hospital is closest to Coker?
DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Coker’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Coker?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Theodore Hendrix Dental Center in Tuscaloosa, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coker.
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.