Where Sipsey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sipsey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sipsey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sipsey
Making ends meet is harder in Sipsey
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.2%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (12% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 19.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Sipsey
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Sipsey runs above Alabama on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sipsey
50.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). 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 Sipsey’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.7% of Sipsey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Sipsey adults…
Sipsey runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sipsey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Sipsey
1 community health center in Sipsey, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sipsey; ≈ 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 Sipsey adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Sipsey 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.
Sipsey 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 Sipsey adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sipsey
Why doesn’t Sipsey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sipsey.
What hospital is closest to Sipsey?
Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Sipsey’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 Sipsey?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Whatley Health SVS @ Sipsey in Sipsey, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sipsey.
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.