Where Parrish residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Parrish, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parrish. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parrish
Making ends meet is harder in Parrish
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (12.5% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 20.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Parrish
50.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 25% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Parrish
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Parrish runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Parrish’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.4% of Parrish adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Parrish adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Parrish adults…
Parrish runs above AL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Parrish residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Parrish
No hospital or community health center in Parrish 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 Parrish; ≈ 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 Parrish adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Parrish 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.
Parrish 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 Parrish adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Parrish
Why doesn’t Parrish have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Parrish.
What hospital is closest to Parrish?
Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Parrish’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 Parrish?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Capstone-Parrish in Parrish, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Parrish.
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.