Photo: Altairisfar · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Oak Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oak Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 36768, 36766. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oak Hill
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Oak Hill
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.2%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Oak Hill runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Oak Hill
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.3%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (13.7% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (19.3% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 22.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Oak Hill adults get no exercise
37.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Oak Hill’s likely range; Oak Hill’s figures come from ZIP codes 36768, 36766, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Oak Hill adults…
Oak Hill 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.
22.9% of Oak Hill 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.
Care in and near Oak Hill
No hospital or community health center in Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill; ≈ 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 Oak Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Oak Hill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Oak Hill runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Oak Hill 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.
Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oak Hill
Why doesn’t Oak Hill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oak Hill.
What hospital is closest to Oak Hill?
The Health Care Authority of the City of Greenville- LV Stabler Hospital in Greenville, 26.5 miles in a straight line from Oak Hill’s 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 Oak Hill?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. - Pine Apple Health Center in Pine Apple, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oak Hill.
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.