Where Pennington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pennington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pennington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pennington
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Pennington
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 22.4% of adults have diabetes, vs 14.8% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Pennington runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pennington
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.8%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (15.6% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (20.9% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 25.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Pennington adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.6%), 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 Pennington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pennington adults…
Pennington runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. 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.
25.1% of Pennington 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 Pennington
No hospital or community health center in Pennington 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 Pennington; ≈ 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 Pennington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Pennington adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pennington runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Pennington 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.
Pennington 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 Pennington adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pennington
Why doesn’t Pennington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pennington.
What hospital is closest to Pennington?
Ochsner Choctaw General in Butler, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Pennington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pennington.
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.