Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainWhere Vinegar Bend residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vinegar Bend, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vinegar Bend. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vinegar Bend
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Vinegar Bend
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.1%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (25.6%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Vinegar Bend runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Vinegar Bend
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.5%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (15.3% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (21.4% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 24.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Vinegar Bend
48.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 26.2% 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 Vinegar Bend’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Vinegar Bend adults…
Vinegar Bend runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.1% of Vinegar Bend adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vinegar Bend adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Vinegar Bend
No hospital or community health center in Vinegar Bend 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 Vinegar Bend; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Vinegar Bend adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Vinegar Bend runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Vinegar Bend 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.
Vinegar Bend 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 Vinegar Bend adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vinegar Bend
Why doesn’t Vinegar Bend have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vinegar Bend.
What hospital is closest to Vinegar Bend?
Washington County Hospital in Chatom, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Vinegar Bend’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 Vinegar Bend.
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.