Where Ivalee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ivalee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ivalee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ivalee
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Ivalee
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Cancer is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 8.2% across Alabama. In all, Ivalee runs above Alabama on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Ivalee adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.2%), vs 28.7% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Ivalee
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), 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 Ivalee’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ivalee adults…
Ivalee runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Ivalee
No hospital or community health center in Ivalee 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 Ivalee; ≈ 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 Ivalee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Ivalee adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Ivalee 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.
15.3% of Ivalee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Ivalee 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 Ivalee adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ivalee
Why doesn’t Ivalee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ivalee.
What hospital is closest to Ivalee?
Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Ivalee’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 Ivalee?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Canterberry Family Practice in Gadsden, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ivalee.
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.