Where Peterman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Peterman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Peterman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peterman
Dental care lags in Peterman
45.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 30.1% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Peterman
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Peterman runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Peterman
The closest emergency room is Evergreen Medical Center in Evergreen, 21.7 miles away in a straight line. And 12.8% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.8% across Alabama. For everyday care, Rural Health Medical Program is closer (7.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Peterman’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Peterman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Peterman adults…
Peterman runs above AL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Peterman
No hospital or community health center in Peterman 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 Peterman; ≈ 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 Peterman adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Peterman runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Peterman 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.
19.8% of Peterman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Peterman 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 Peterman adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Peterman
Why doesn’t Peterman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Peterman.
What hospital is closest to Peterman?
Evergreen Medical Center in Evergreen, 21.7 miles in a straight line from Peterman’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 Peterman?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. - Monroeville Health Center in Monroeville, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Peterman.
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.