Montgomery Hill Baptist Church · Photo: Chris Pruitt · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Stockton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stockton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stockton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stockton
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Stockton
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Alabama. Cancer is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 8.2% across Alabama. In all, Stockton runs above Alabama on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Stockton, and more people treating it
51.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Stockton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), vs 28.7% 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 Stockton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Stockton adults…
Stockton runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stockton 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Stockton
No hospital or community health center in Stockton 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 Stockton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Stockton adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Stockton 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.
14.3% of Stockton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Stockton 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 Stockton adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stockton
Why doesn’t Stockton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stockton.
What hospital is closest to Stockton?
North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Stockton’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 Stockton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Baldwin Rural Health Center in Bay Minette, 10.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stockton.
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.