Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Walnut Grove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walnut Grove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Walnut Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walnut Grove
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Walnut Grove
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Walnut Grove runs above Alabama on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Walnut Grove
49.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 23.4% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Walnut Grove
22.3% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Walnut Grove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Walnut Grove adults…
Walnut Grove runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walnut Grove 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.
Care in and near Walnut Grove
1 community health center in Walnut Grove, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Walnut Grove; ≈ 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 Walnut Grove adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Walnut Grove runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Walnut Grove 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.
17.7% of Walnut Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Walnut Grove
Why doesn’t Walnut Grove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Walnut Grove.
What hospital is closest to Walnut Grove?
Marshall Medical Centers in Boaz, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Walnut Grove’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 Walnut Grove?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is W. T. Scruggs Medical Center in Walnut Grove, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walnut Grove.
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.