Photo: Altairisfar · Public domainWhere Dayton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dayton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 36738, 36748. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dayton
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Dayton
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.8%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Dayton runs above Alabama on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Dayton
47.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 28.8% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dayton
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (17.3% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (22.7% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 29.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% 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 Dayton’s likely range; Dayton’s figures come from ZIP codes 36738, 36748, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dayton adults…
Dayton runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dayton 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.
29.1% of Dayton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Dayton
No hospital or community health center in Dayton 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 Dayton; ≈ 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 Dayton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dayton runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Dayton 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.
Dayton 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 Dayton adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dayton
Why doesn’t Dayton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dayton.
What hospital is closest to Dayton?
Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Dayton’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 Dayton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. - Thomaston Health Center in Thomaston, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dayton.
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.