Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Leighton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leighton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leighton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leighton
Making ends meet is harder in Leighton
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.1%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Housing insecurity (20.3% vs 13.9%) and utility shut-off threats (13.8% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 22.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Leighton
51.6% 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 ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Leighton
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 8% across Alabama. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.3%, vs 14.8% across Alabama. In all, Leighton runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Leighton’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.
22.3% of Leighton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leighton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Leighton adults…
Leighton runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Leighton
No hospital or community health center in Leighton 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 Leighton; ≈ 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.
How Leighton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Leighton runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Leighton 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.
Leighton 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 Leighton adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leighton
Why doesn’t Leighton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leighton.
What hospital is closest to Leighton?
North Alabama Shoals Hospital in Muscle Shoals, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Leighton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Leighton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. --Town Creek in Town Creek, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leighton.
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.