Oakhurst · Photo: Kitt329 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Emelle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Emelle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 35459. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emelle
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Emelle
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.3%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Emelle runs above Alabama on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Emelle
42.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 27.2% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Emelle
36.5% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.2% across Alabama (about twice the Alabama rate). Utility shut-off threats (19.4% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (17.6% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 32.9% 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 Emelle’s likely range; Emelle’s figures come from ZIP code 35459, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Emelle adults…
Emelle runs above AL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Emelle 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.
32.9% of Emelle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Emelle
No hospital or community health center in Emelle 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 Emelle; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Emelle adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Emelle runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Emelle 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.
Emelle 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 Emelle adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Emelle
Why doesn’t Emelle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Emelle.
What hospital is closest to Emelle?
Hill Hospital of Sumter County in York, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Emelle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Emelle.
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.