Where County Line residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for County Line, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for County Line. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in County Line
COPD runs high in County Line
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Alabama. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in County Line
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), 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 County Line’s likely range.
Out of every 100 County Line adults…
County Line runs above AL on 5 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near County Line
No hospital or community health center in County Line 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 County Line; ≈ 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 County Line adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How County Line adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, County Line runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 County Line 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.
14.3% of County Line adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
County Line and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford | — | — | — | — |
Trafford: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of County Line adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in County Line
Why doesn’t County Line have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for County Line.
What hospital is closest to County Line?
St. Vincent's East in Birmingham, 15.8 miles in a straight line from County Line’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in County Line.
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.