Where Hobson City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hobson City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hobson City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hobson City
Making ends meet is harder in Hobson City
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (17% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (23.9% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 26.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Hobson City
46.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 23.1% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More Hobson City adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (32.4%), vs 24.8% across Alabama. Loneliness is above the state too: 40.7%, vs 35.4% across Alabama. Mind & connection ↓
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 Hobson City’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.9% of Hobson City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hobson City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Hobson City adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hobson City runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Hobson City 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.
Out of every 100 Hobson City adults…
Hobson City runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Hobson City residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hobson City
No hospital or community health center in Hobson City 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 Hobson City; ≈ 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Hobson City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hobson City adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hobson City
Why doesn’t Hobson City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hobson City.
What hospital is closest to Hobson City?
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in Anniston, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Hobson City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hobson City?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Calhoun Quality Health Care in Anniston, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hobson City.
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.