Where Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Colony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colony
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Colony
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. High blood pressure is also above the state: 58%, vs 43.3% across Alabama. In all, Colony runs above Alabama on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Colony
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.7%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Housing insecurity (20.4% vs 13.9%) and utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 21.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Colony, and more people treating it
58% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 84.8% 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 Colony’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Colony adults…
Colony runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.8% of Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Colony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Colony
No hospital or community health center in Colony 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 Colony; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Colony adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Colony runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Colony 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.
Colony 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 Colony adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Colony
Why doesn’t Colony have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Colony.
What hospital is closest to Colony?
Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Colony’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Colony.
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.