John W. Howard House and Outbuildings · Photo: Chris Pruitt · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Rutledge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rutledge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rutledge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rutledge
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Rutledge
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Rutledge runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Rutledge is short on primary care and mental health care
Rutledge’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Rutledge, and more people treating it
50% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Rutledge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rutledge adults…
Rutledge runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rutledge
No hospital or community health center in Rutledge 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 Rutledge; ≈ 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 Rutledge 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.
How Rutledge adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Rutledge 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.
16.6% of Rutledge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Rutledge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne | C− | 39.5% | 16.8% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rutledge adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rutledge
Why doesn’t Rutledge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rutledge.
What hospital is closest to Rutledge?
Crenshaw Community Hospital in Luverne, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Rutledge’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 Rutledge.
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.