Where Glen Allen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glen Allen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glen Allen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen Allen
Dental care lags in Glen Allen
51.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Glen Allen
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Glen Allen
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), 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 Glen Allen’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glen Allen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Glen Allen adults…
Glen Allen runs above AL on 3 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 Glen Allen
No hospital or community health center in Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen; ≈ 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 Glen Allen adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Glen Allen 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.
14.3% of Glen Allen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Glen Allen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield | D | 41.4% | 15% | 17.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glen Allen adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glen Allen
Why doesn’t Glen Allen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glen Allen.
What hospital is closest to Glen Allen?
North Mississippi Health Services - South Marion in Winfield, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Glen Allen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glen Allen.
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.