Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator · Photo: NASA MSFC Facilities · Public domainWhere Redstone Arsenal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Redstone Arsenal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Redstone Arsenal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redstone Arsenal
COPD and heart disease are less common in Redstone Arsenal
Redstone Arsenal runs below Alabama on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.7% vs 8%), heart disease (5.4% vs 7.3%) and stroke (3.1% vs 4.1%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%). Conditions ↓
Redstone Arsenal is an active town
Only 23.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.7% across Alabama. The town has 12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves. 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 Redstone Arsenal’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Redstone Arsenal adults…
Redstone Arsenal runs below AL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Redstone Arsenal
No hospital or community health center in Redstone Arsenal 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 Redstone Arsenal; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Redstone Arsenal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Redstone Arsenal adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Redstone Arsenal 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.
10.5% of Redstone Arsenal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Redstone Arsenal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | B− | 40.7% | 12.7% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Redstone Arsenal adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Redstone Arsenal
Why doesn’t Redstone Arsenal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Redstone Arsenal.
What hospital is closest to Redstone Arsenal?
Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Redstone Arsenal’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 Redstone Arsenal?
15 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thrive Alabama Pharmacy in Huntsville, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Redstone Arsenal.
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.