Photo: Shannon McGee · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Valley Head residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valley Head, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valley Head. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley Head
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Valley Head
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Valley Head runs above Alabama on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Valley Head
50.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 24.3% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Valley Head
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.8%), 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 Valley Head’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Valley Head adults…
Valley Head runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valley Head 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.
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Care in and near Valley Head
No hospital or community health center in Valley Head 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 Valley Head; ≈ 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 Valley Head adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Valley Head runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Valley Head 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.
18.1% of Valley Head adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Valley Head 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne | D | 39.2% | 15.5% | 19.3% | CDC place |
| Hammondville | — | — | — | — | |
| Mentone | — | — | — | — |
Hammondville and Mentone: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Valley Head adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Valley Head
Why doesn’t Valley Head have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Valley Head.
What hospital is closest to Valley Head?
Dekalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Valley Head’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 Valley Head?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. - Fort Payne in Fort Payne, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valley Head.
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.