Where Excel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Excel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Excel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Excel
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Excel
The closest emergency room is Evergreen Medical Center in Evergreen, 23.7 miles away in a straight line. And 12.9% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.8% across Alabama. For everyday care, Franklin Primary Health Center is closer (3.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Excel
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. No reliable transportation (12.9% vs 9.8%) and utility shut-off threats (12.3% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 21.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Excel
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Excel runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Excel’s likely range.
Care in and near Excel
No hospital or community health center in Excel 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 Excel; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.7% of Excel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Excel adults…
Excel runs above AL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Excel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Excel adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Excel runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Excel 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.
Excel 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 Excel adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Excel
Why doesn’t Excel have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Excel.
What hospital is closest to Excel?
Evergreen Medical Center in Evergreen, 23.7 miles in a straight line from Excel’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 Excel?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Frisco City Family Medical Center in Frisco City, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Excel.
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.