Where Memphis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Memphis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 35442. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Memphis
Dental care lags in Memphis
43% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 27.5% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Memphis
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (37.9%), about twice the Alabama rate. Utility shut-off threats (20% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (27.5% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 33.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Memphis adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40%), vs 28.7% 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 Memphis’ likely range; Memphis’ figures come from ZIP code 35442, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Memphis 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.
33.3% of Memphis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
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.
Out of every 100 Memphis adults…
Memphis runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Memphis
No hospital or community health center in Memphis 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 Memphis; ≈ 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).
How Memphis adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Memphis runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Memphis 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.
Memphis 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 Memphis adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Memphis
Why doesn’t Memphis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Memphis.
What hospital is closest to Memphis?
Noxubee General Critical Access Hosp in Macon, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Memphis’ 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 Memphis?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Whatley Health Services at Aliceville in Aliceville, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Memphis.
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.