Where Waldo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waldo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waldo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waldo
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Waldo
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.2%, vs 14.8% across Alabama. In all, Waldo runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Waldo
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.4%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (13.7% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (13.5% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 23.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Waldo
50.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 24.8% 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 Waldo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Waldo adults…
Waldo runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. 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.
23.5% of Waldo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waldo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Waldo
No hospital or community health center in Waldo 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 Waldo; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Waldo adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Waldo 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.
Waldo 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 Waldo adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waldo
Why doesn’t Waldo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waldo.
What hospital is closest to Waldo?
Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Waldo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Waldo?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Talladega Quality Health Care in Talladega, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waldo.
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.