Where Geiger residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Geiger, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Geiger. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Geiger
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Geiger
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.8%), about twice the Alabama rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (26.4%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 12.8%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Geiger runs above Alabama on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Geiger
41.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 32.2% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More Geiger adults get no exercise
43.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.7% 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 Geiger’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Geiger adults…
Geiger runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Geiger adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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.
Care in and near Geiger
No hospital or community health center in Geiger 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 Geiger; ≈ 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).
How Geiger adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Geiger runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Geiger 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.
36.7% of Geiger adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Geiger 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 Geiger adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Geiger
Why doesn’t Geiger have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Geiger.
What hospital is closest to Geiger?
Noxubee General Critical Access Hosp in Macon, 22.4 miles in a straight line from Geiger’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 Geiger?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scooba Family Medical Center in Scooba, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Geiger.
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.