Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Fyffe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fyffe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fyffe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fyffe
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Fyffe
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Fyffe runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Fyffe
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22.1%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Fyffe
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.8%), vs 23.3% across Alabama. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.3%, 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 Fyffe’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fyffe adults…
Fyffe runs above AL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Fyffe is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Fyffe as about how healthy they are.
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 Fyffe adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fyffe runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Fyffe 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 Fyffe
No hospital or community health center in Fyffe 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 Fyffe; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Fyffe 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.
18.3% of Fyffe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Fyffe and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh | — | — | — | — |
Shiloh: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fyffe adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fyffe
Why doesn’t Fyffe have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fyffe.
What hospital is closest to Fyffe?
Dekalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Fyffe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fyffe?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. - Fyffe in Fyffe, 1.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fyffe.
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.