Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Dutton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dutton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dutton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dutton
Cancer runs high in Dutton
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. Conditions ↓
Fewer Dutton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alabama. 1 in 9 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 7 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 Dutton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dutton adults…
Dutton runs above AL on 2 of 12 conditions. 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.
9.9% of Dutton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Dutton
No hospital or community health center in Dutton 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 Dutton; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dutton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Dutton adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Dutton 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.
Dutton 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 Dutton adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dutton
Why doesn’t Dutton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dutton.
What hospital is closest to Dutton?
Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Dutton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dutton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. - Section in Section, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dutton.
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.