Where Spruce Pine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Spruce Pine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Spruce Pine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spruce Pine
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Spruce Pine
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Depression is also above the state: 28.3%, vs 23.3% across Alabama. In all, Spruce Pine runs above Alabama on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Spruce Pine
47.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 25.6% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Spruce Pine
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 15.1% 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 Spruce Pine’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Spruce Pine adults…
Spruce Pine runs above AL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine
No hospital or community health center in Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine; ≈ 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 Spruce Pine adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Spruce Pine runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Spruce Pine 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.
19.9% of Spruce Pine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Spruce Pine
Why doesn’t Spruce Pine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Spruce Pine.
What hospital is closest to Spruce Pine?
Russellville Hospital in Russellville, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Spruce Pine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Spruce Pine?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. --Russellville in Russellville, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Spruce Pine.
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.