Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Vina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vina
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Vina
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Vina runs above Alabama on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Vina
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.8%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Vina
46.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 21.1% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Vina’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Vina adults…
Vina runs above AL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vina adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Vina
No hospital or community health center in Vina 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 Vina; ≈ 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 Vina adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Vina runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Vina 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.
20.9% of Vina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Vina 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 Vina adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vina
Why doesn’t Vina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vina.
What hospital is closest to Vina?
Red Bay Hospital in Red Bay, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Vina’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vina.
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.