Dickinson House · Photo: Altairisfar · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Grove Hill is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Grove Hill trails Alabama on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grove Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grove Hill
Making ends meet is harder in Grove Hill
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.3%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Housing insecurity (18.1% vs 13.9%) and utility shut-off threats (12.4% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 19.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Grove Hill
49.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 23.7% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Stroke runs high in Grove Hill
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 4.1% 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 Grove Hill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Grove Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grove Hill is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 30% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Grove Hill’s median household income is $59,219; among the 8,718 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.1% of Grove Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grove Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Grove Hill adults…
Grove Hill runs above AL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Grove Hill
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Grove Hill, 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 Grove Hill; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Grove Hill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Grove Hill runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Grove Hill 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.
Grove Hill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Hill | D | 43.3% | 17% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grove Hill adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grove Hill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grove Hill is better than Alabama on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Grove Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grove Hill | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.9%23.4–31.7 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.6–18.1 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%15.7–20.4 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.3%34.5–51.5 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17%14.5–19.3 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 47.6%42.6–52 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.2%36.2–45.5 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.5%29.5–37.2 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.4–12.3 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.2–9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7–9.1 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.3%7.8–10.7 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.7%19.5–28.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%14.3–20.7 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 33.6%27.4–38.6 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%9.5–14.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.5%36.3–50.8 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.3%9–13.8 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%78–84.7 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.7%45.5–53.9 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.6–88 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.2–81.7 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%60.6–70.9 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%65–80.4 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%18.9–26.7 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.9%33.3–44.6 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.5%25.3–33.9 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.3%21.2–29.4 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.1%15.4–21.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.4%10.6–14.3 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%10.4–14 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1%15.7–22.6 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.1%36–46.9 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%17.3–23.5 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%15.2–20.4 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.6–9.9 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.3–8.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%9.9–13.3 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Alabama figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Grove Hill
Is Grove Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grove Hill is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grove Hill?
CDC estimates 43.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.5% and 51.5%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grove Hill?
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital in Grove Hill, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Grove Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Grove Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–13.8%), against 9.9% across Alabama.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Grove Hill more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grove Hill.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.