Where Fairford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fairford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairford
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Fairford
The closest emergency room is Washington County Hospital in Chatom, 21.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southwest Alabama Health Service is closer (6.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fairford
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.8%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. No reliable transportation (12.4% vs 9.8%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Fairford
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
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 Fairford’s likely range.
Care in and near Fairford
No hospital or community health center in Fairford 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 Fairford; ≈ 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.
15.9% of Fairford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
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.
Out of every 100 Fairford adults…
Fairford runs above AL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Fairford adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Fairford 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.
Fairford 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 Fairford adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fairford
Why doesn’t Fairford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fairford.
What hospital is closest to Fairford?
Washington County Hospital in Chatom, 21.7 miles in a straight line from Fairford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fairford?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southwest Alabama Health Service in Mc Intosh, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairford.
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.