Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Fruithurst residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fruithurst, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fruithurst. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fruithurst
Dental care lags in Fruithurst
45.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 26.4% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Fruithurst
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Fruithurst runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Fruithurst
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.5%), vs 23.3% across Alabama. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20%, vs 17.2% across Alabama. Mind & connection ↓
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 Fruithurst’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fruithurst adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Fruithurst adults…
Fruithurst runs above AL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Fruithurst adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fruithurst runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Fruithurst 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.
Care in and near Fruithurst
No hospital or community health center in Fruithurst 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 Fruithurst; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.4% of Fruithurst adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Fruithurst 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 Fruithurst adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fruithurst
Why doesn’t Fruithurst have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fruithurst.
What hospital is closest to Fruithurst?
Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center in Cedartown, 20.7 miles in a straight line from Fruithurst’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 Fruithurst.
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.