Where St. Florian residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. Florian, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Florian. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Florian
Cancer and arthritis run high in St. Florian
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.5%), vs 30.3% across Alabama. In all, St. Florian runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer St. Florian adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alabama. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
St. Florian adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.8% vs 17.2%) and lack of emotional support (19.9% vs 24.8%) both run below Alabama. Mind & connection ↓
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 St. Florian’s likely range.
Out of every 100 St. Florian adults…
St. Florian runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
St. Florian is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in St. Florian as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of St. Florian adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
How St. Florian adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, St. Florian does better than Alabama.
3 in 10 St. Florian 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.
Care in and near St. Florian
No hospital or community health center in St. Florian 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 St. Florian; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of St. Florian adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
St. Florian and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | C | 37.6% | 14% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Florian adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in St. Florian
Why doesn’t St. Florian have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for St. Florian.
What hospital is closest to St. Florian?
North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, 5.1 miles in a straight line from St. Florian’s 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 St. Florian?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. --Florence in Florence, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Florian.
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.