Where Ethelsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ethelsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 35461. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ethelsville
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Ethelsville
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. Cancer is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8.2% across Alabama. In all, Ethelsville runs above Alabama on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ethelsville, and more people treating it
49.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
Ethelsville keeps up with checkups
It beats Alabama on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.7% vs 80.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Ethelsville’s likely range; Ethelsville’s figures come from ZIP code 35461, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ethelsville adults…
Ethelsville runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ethelsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Ethelsville
No hospital or community health center in Ethelsville 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 Ethelsville; ≈ 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 Ethelsville adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Ethelsville 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.
12.6% of Ethelsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Ethelsville 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 Ethelsville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ethelsville
Why doesn’t Ethelsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ethelsville.
What hospital is closest to Ethelsville?
BMH-Golden Triangle in Columbus, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Ethelsville’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 Ethelsville.
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.