Woodlands · Photo: Altairisfar · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Whatley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whatley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whatley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whatley
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Whatley
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.3%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Whatley runs above Alabama on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Whatley
50.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 26.3% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Whatley, and more people treating it
52% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. 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 Whatley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Whatley adults…
Whatley runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whatley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Whatley
No hospital or community health center in Whatley 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 Whatley; ≈ 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 Whatley adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Whatley 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.
15.5% of Whatley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Whatley 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 Whatley adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whatley
Why doesn’t Whatley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whatley.
What hospital is closest to Whatley?
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital in Grove Hill, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Whatley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Whatley?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Physicians Care of Grove Hill in Grove Hill, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whatley.
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.