Photo: Saverivers · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Graham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Graham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Graham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Graham
Dental care lags in Graham
50.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 21.2% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Graham is short on primary care and mental health care
Graham’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 ↓
Depression runs high in Graham
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28%), vs 23.3% across Alabama. Conditions ↓
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 Graham’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Graham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Graham
No hospital or community health center in Graham 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 Graham; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Graham adults…
Graham runs above AL on 2 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.
How Graham adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Graham runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Graham 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.
15.3% of Graham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Graham 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 Graham adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Graham
Why doesn’t Graham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Graham.
What hospital is closest to Graham?
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama in Wedowee, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Graham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Graham.
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.