Where East Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Point
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.2% of East Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 East Point adults…
On every condition, East Point is about the same as Alabama. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near East Point
No hospital or community health center in East Point 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 East Point; ≈ 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 East Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How East Point adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 East Point 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.
East Point and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman | C+ | 35.4% | 12.9% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Point adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in East Point
Why doesn’t East Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Point.
What hospital is closest to East Point?
Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, 0.8 miles in a straight line from East Point’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 East Point?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cullman Quality Health Care in Cullman, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Point.
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.