Where Sterrett residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sterrett, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sterrett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sterrett
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Sterrett
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Sterrett runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Sterrett adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alabama. 1 in 10 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Sterrett’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sterrett adults…
Sterrett runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sterrett is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sterrett 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.
11.5% of Sterrett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Sterrett
No hospital or community health center in Sterrett 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 Sterrett; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sterrett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Sterrett adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Sterrett 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.
Sterrett and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sterrett adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sterrett
Why doesn’t Sterrett have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sterrett.
What hospital is closest to Sterrett?
St. Vincent's St. Clair in Pell City, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Sterrett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sterrett.
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.