Where River Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for River Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for River Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Falls
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in River Falls
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Alabama. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.9%, vs 14.8% across Alabama. In all, River Falls runs above Alabama on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in River Falls
49.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 24.3% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More River Falls adults get no exercise
35.9% 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 River Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 River Falls adults…
River Falls runs above AL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of River Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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 River Falls
No hospital or community health center in River Falls 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 River Falls; ≈ 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).
How River Falls adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 River Falls 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.
19.3% of River Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
River Falls 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 River Falls adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in River Falls
Why doesn’t River Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for River Falls.
What hospital is closest to River Falls?
Andalusia Health in Andalusia, 5.0 miles in a straight line from River Falls’ 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 River Falls?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Andalusia Family Health Center in Andalusia, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in River Falls.
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.