Where Putnam residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Putnam, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Putnam. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Putnam
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Putnam
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.4%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. High blood pressure is also above the state: 58.2%, vs 43.3% across Alabama. In all, Putnam runs above Alabama on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Putnam
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.8%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (15.9% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (21.5% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 24.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Putnam adults get no exercise
37.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Putnam’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Putnam adults…
Putnam runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. 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.
24.2% of Putnam 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 Putnam
No hospital or community health center in Putnam 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 Putnam; ≈ 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 Putnam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Putnam adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Putnam runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Putnam 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.
Putnam 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 Putnam adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Putnam
Why doesn’t Putnam have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Putnam.
What hospital is closest to Putnam?
Ochsner Choctaw General in Butler, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Putnam’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 Putnam.
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.