Photo: Ecjmartin1 · Public domainWhere Pinckard residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pinckard, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pinckard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pinckard
Cancer and heart disease run high in Pinckard
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Pinckard runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Pinckard adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alabama. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Pinckard’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pinckard adults…
Pinckard runs above AL on 4 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.
10.1% of Pinckard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Pinckard
No hospital or community health center in Pinckard 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 Pinckard; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pinckard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Pinckard adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Pinckard 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.
Pinckard and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | C | 38.3% | 15.1% | 15.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pinckard adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pinckard
Why doesn’t Pinckard have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pinckard.
What hospital is closest to Pinckard?
Flowers Hospital in Dothan, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Pinckard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pinckard?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Newton Family Health Center in Newton, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pinckard.
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.