Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Powell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Powell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Powell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Powell
Smoking is more common in Powell
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Powell
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 8% across Alabama. 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 Powell’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Powell adults…
Powell runs above AL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Powell
No hospital or community health center in Powell 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 Powell; ≈ 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 Powell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Powell adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Powell 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.
13.3% of Powell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Powell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainsville | C+ | 35% | 13.2% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Powell adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Powell
Why doesn’t Powell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Powell.
What hospital is closest to Powell?
Dekalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Powell’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 Powell?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. - Section in Section, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Powell.
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.