Where Highland Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Highland Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Highland Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Highland Lake
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Highland Lake
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Cancer is also above the state: 12%, vs 8.2% across Alabama. In all, Highland Lake runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Highland Lake
The closest emergency room is St. Vincent's St. Clair in Pell City, 21.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Quality of Life Health Services is closer (5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Highland Lake, and more people treating it
49.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Highland Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Highland Lake adults…
Highland Lake runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Highland Lake is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Highland Lake as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Highland Lake
No hospital or community health center in Highland Lake 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 Highland Lake; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Highland Lake 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Highland Lake adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Highland Lake 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.
12.8% of Highland Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Highland Lake 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 Highland Lake adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Highland Lake
Why doesn’t Highland Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Highland Lake.
What hospital is closest to Highland Lake?
St. Vincent's St. Clair in Pell City, 21.2 miles in a straight line from Highland Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Highland Lake?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Blount County Quality Health Care in Oneonta, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Highland Lake.
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.