Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Gordonville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gordonville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gordonville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gordonville
More Gordonville adults get no exercise
55% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.7% across Alabama (about twice the Alabama rate). Habits ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Gordonville
1 in 9 adults have had a stroke (11.4%), 3 times the Alabama rate. 1 in 3 adults have diabetes (35.1%), more than twice the Alabama rate. COPD is also above the state: 18.9%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Gordonville runs above Alabama on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gordonville
1 in 3 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (32.7%), 3 times the Alabama rate. Food insecurity (58.6% vs 19.2%) and no reliable transportation (28.7% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 60.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Gordonville’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Gordonville adults…
Gordonville runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
60.2% of Gordonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Gordonville
No hospital or community health center in Gordonville 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 Gordonville; ≈ 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 Gordonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Gordonville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Gordonville runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Gordonville 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.
Gordonville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosses | — | — | — | — |
Mosses: 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 Gordonville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gordonville
Why doesn’t Gordonville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gordonville.
What hospital is closest to Gordonville?
The Health Care Authority of the City of Greenville- LV Stabler Hospital in Greenville, 23.1 miles in a straight line from Gordonville’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 Gordonville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hayneville Family Health Center in Hayneville, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gordonville.
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.