Where Nixburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nixburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nixburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nixburg
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Nixburg
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.8%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. High blood pressure is also above the state: 56.4%, vs 43.3% across Alabama. In all, Nixburg runs above Alabama on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Nixburg
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.2%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (13.7% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (18.8% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 20.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
In Nixburg, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Alabama 9.9%), yet 29.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 22.8% across the state. 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 Nixburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Nixburg adults…
Nixburg runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. 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.
20.7% of Nixburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nixburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Nixburg
No hospital or community health center in Nixburg 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 Nixburg; ≈ 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 Nixburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Nixburg runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Nixburg 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.
Nixburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nixburg adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nixburg
Why doesn’t Nixburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nixburg.
What hospital is closest to Nixburg?
Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Nixburg’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 Nixburg?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Accordia Health - Rockford in Rockford, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nixburg.
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.