Where Grimes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grimes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grimes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grimes
Making ends meet is harder in Grimes
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.5%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (15.9% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (16.1% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 27.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Grimes
47.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 22.8% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More Grimes adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.8%), 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 Grimes’ likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.4% of Grimes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grimes 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.
Out of every 100 Grimes adults…
Grimes runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Grimes is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Grimes as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Grimes
No hospital or community health center in Grimes 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 Grimes; ≈ 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 Grimes adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Grimes runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Grimes 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.
Grimes and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan | C− | 41.1% | 16.5% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Napier Field | — | — | — | — |
Napier Field: 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 Grimes adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grimes
Why doesn’t Grimes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grimes.
What hospital is closest to Grimes?
Flowers Hospital in Dothan, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Grimes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Grimes?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Dothan Family Health Center in Dothan, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grimes.
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.