Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Hytop residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hytop, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hytop. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hytop
Depression is more common in Hytop
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.1%), vs 23.3% across Alabama. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.8%, vs 17.2% across Alabama. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Hytop
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.1%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
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 Hytop’s likely range.
How Hytop adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hytop runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Hytop 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Hytop adults…
Hytop runs above AL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hytop
No hospital or community health center in Hytop 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 Hytop; ≈ 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 Hytop adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.3% of Hytop adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Hytop 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 Hytop adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hytop
Why doesn’t Hytop have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hytop.
What hospital is closest to Hytop?
Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Hytop’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 Hytop?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. - Skyline in Scottsboro, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hytop.
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.