Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Mosses residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mosses, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mosses. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mosses
More Mosses adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (51.7%), vs 28.7% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Mosses
1 in 11 adults have had a stroke (9.1%), more than twice the Alabama rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (29.7%), about twice the Alabama rate. COPD is also above the state: 15.6%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Mosses runs above Alabama on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mosses
1 in 3 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (34.3%), 4 times the Alabama rate. Food insecurity (58.4% vs 19.2%) and no reliable transportation (29.3% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 59.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Mosses’ likely range.
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 Mosses adults…
Mosses runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
59.2% of Mosses adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Mosses
No hospital or community health center in Mosses 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 Mosses; ≈ 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 Mosses adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Mosses adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Mosses runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Mosses 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.
Mosses and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordonville | — | — | — | — |
Gordonville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mosses adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mosses
Why doesn’t Mosses have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mosses.
What hospital is closest to Mosses?
Prattville Baptist Hospital in Prattville, 23.2 miles in a straight line from Mosses’ 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 Mosses?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hayneville Family Health Center in Hayneville, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mosses.
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.