Montebrier · Photo: Rammerjammer · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Wilton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilton
Making ends meet is harder in Wilton
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.3%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (12.3% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (12.1% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 18.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD runs high in Wilton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 8% across Alabama. Conditions ↓
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 Wilton’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.7% of Wilton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Wilton adults…
Wilton runs above AL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wilton
No hospital or community health center in Wilton 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 Wilton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Wilton adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Wilton 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.
Wilton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevallo | B− | 33.5% | 11% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wilton adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilton
Why doesn’t Wilton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wilton.
What hospital is closest to Wilton?
Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Wilton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wilton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Montevallo Family Health Center in Montevallo, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilton.
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.