Willis G. Clark House · Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Gulfcrest residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gulfcrest, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gulfcrest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gulfcrest
COPD and cancer run high in Gulfcrest
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Gulfcrest
The closest emergency room is Usa Health University Hospital in Mobile, 20.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Altapointe Health Systems is closer (6.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Gulfcrest
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 Gulfcrest’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gulfcrest adults…
Gulfcrest runs above AL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gulfcrest
No hospital or community health center in Gulfcrest 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 Gulfcrest; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gulfcrest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Gulfcrest adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Gulfcrest 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.
13.2% of Gulfcrest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Gulfcrest 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 Gulfcrest adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gulfcrest
Why doesn’t Gulfcrest have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gulfcrest.
What hospital is closest to Gulfcrest?
Usa Health University Hospital in Mobile, 20.9 miles in a straight line from Gulfcrest’s 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 Gulfcrest?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Accordia Health - Citronelle in Citronelle, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gulfcrest.
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.