Where Macedonia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Macedonia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Macedonia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Macedonia
Making ends meet is harder in Macedonia
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.9%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (20.8% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 19.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, obesity and stroke run high in Macedonia
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.5%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. 1 in 2 adults have obesity (51%), vs 39.4% across Alabama. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Macedonia runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Macedonia, and more people treating it
53% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Macedonia’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.
19.9% of Macedonia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Macedonia adults…
Macedonia runs below AL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Macedonia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Macedonia
No hospital or community health center in Macedonia 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 Macedonia; ≈ 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 Macedonia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Macedonia runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Macedonia 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.
Macedonia 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 Macedonia adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Macedonia
Why doesn’t Macedonia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Macedonia.
What hospital is closest to Macedonia?
BMH-Golden Triangle in Columbus, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Macedonia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Macedonia.
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.