Where Hissop residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hissop, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hissop. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hissop
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Hissop
22.4% of adults have diabetes, vs 14.8% across Alabama. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Hissop runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hissop
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.4%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (13.2% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (18.3% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 19.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Hissop, and more people treating it
56% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hissop is short on primary care and mental health care
Hissop’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Hissop’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hissop adults…
Hissop runs below AL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.7% of Hissop adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hissop adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Hissop
No hospital or community health center in Hissop 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 Hissop; ≈ 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.
How Hissop adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hissop runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Hissop 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.
Hissop and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixburg | — | — | — | — |
Nixburg: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hissop adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hissop
Why doesn’t Hissop have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hissop.
What hospital is closest to Hissop?
Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Hissop’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 Hissop?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Accordia Health - Rockford in Rockford, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hissop.
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.