Where Gilbertown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gilbertown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gilbertown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gilbertown
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Gilbertown
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Gilbertown runs above Alabama on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Gilbertown
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Gilbertown is short on primary care and mental health care
Gilbertown’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Gilbertown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gilbertown adults…
Gilbertown runs above AL on 5 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.
Care in and near Gilbertown
1 community health center in Gilbertown, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Gilbertown; ≈ 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 Gilbertown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Gilbertown adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Gilbertown 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.
17% of Gilbertown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Gilbertown 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 Gilbertown adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gilbertown
Why doesn’t Gilbertown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gilbertown.
What hospital is closest to Gilbertown?
Ochsner Choctaw General in Butler, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Gilbertown’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 Gilbertown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Gilbertown Medical/Dental Center in Gilbertown, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gilbertown.
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.