Where Heath residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Heath, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Heath. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Heath
Out of every 100 Heath adults…
Heath runs above AL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Heath is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Heath as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Heath
No hospital or community health center in Heath 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 Heath; ≈ 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 Heath adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Heath adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Heath 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.
13.8% of Heath adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Heath 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 Heath adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Heath
Why doesn’t Heath have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Heath.
What hospital is closest to Heath?
Andalusia Health in Andalusia, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Heath’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 Heath?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Andalusia Family Health Center in Andalusia, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Heath.
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.