Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Hillsboro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hillsboro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hillsboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hillsboro
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Hillsboro
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (22.1%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. High blood pressure is also above the state: 56.3%, vs 43.3% across Alabama. In all, Hillsboro runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%), and diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hillsboro
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.5%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Housing insecurity (19.7% vs 13.9%) and utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 20.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Hillsboro is older than Alabama, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Hillsboro runs below Alabama on depression (17.6% vs 23.3%) and cancer (6.9% vs 8.2%). That’s despite an older population: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%). 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 Hillsboro’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hillsboro adults…
Hillsboro runs below AL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Hillsboro is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Arthritis, stroke and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hillsboro as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.3% of Hillsboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Hillsboro
No hospital or community health center in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro; ≈ 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 Hillsboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Hillsboro adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hillsboro runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Hillsboro 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.
Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hillsboro
Why doesn’t Hillsboro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hillsboro.
What hospital is closest to Hillsboro?
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus in Decatur, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Hillsboro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hillsboro.
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.