Where New Union residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Union, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Union. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Union
COPD and heart disease run high in New Union
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Union
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), 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 New Union’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Union adults…
New Union runs above AL on 2 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 New Union
No hospital or community health center in New Union 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 New Union; ≈ 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 New Union adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How New Union adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 New Union 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.
14.4% of New Union adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
New Union 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristow Cove | — | — | — | — | |
| Boaz | D | 39.7% | 15.6% | 18.1% | CDC place |
Bristow Cove: 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 New Union adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in New Union
Why doesn’t New Union have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Union.
What hospital is closest to New Union?
Marshall Medical Centers in Boaz, 7.2 miles in a straight line from New Union’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 New Union?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Douglas Medical Center in Horton, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Union.
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.