Photo: DwayneP · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Reece City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Reece City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Reece City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reece City
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Reece City
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Reece City runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Reece City, and more people treating it
48.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Reece City 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 Reece City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Reece City adults…
Reece City runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reece City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
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 Reece City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Reece City
No hospital or community health center in Reece City 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 Reece City; ≈ 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 Reece City adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Reece City 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.
Reece City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | D− | 49% | 20.4% | 21.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Reece City adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Reece City
Why doesn’t Reece City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Reece City.
What hospital is closest to Reece City?
Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Reece City’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 Reece City?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Canterberry Family Practice in Gadsden, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Reece City.
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.