North Central Historic District · Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Alexander City is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Alexander City trails Alabama on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alexander City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alexander City
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Alexander City
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Alexander City runs above Alabama on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Alexander City
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.7%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (11.6% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 18.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Alexander City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Alexander City is healthier than 12%. Against the 4,672 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 36%. Health Grade ↓
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 Alexander City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Alexander City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alexander City is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #145 of 187 in Alabama. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 35% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Alexander City’s median household income is $47,022; among the 4,672 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Alexander City adults…
Alexander City runs above AL on 6 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.
18.5% of Alexander City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Alexander City
1 hospital in Alexander City, 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 Alexander City; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alexander City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Alexander City adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Alexander City 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.
Alexander City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander City | D | 41.3% | 17.6% | 17.7% | CDC place |
| Our Town | — | — | — | — | |
| Jacksons' Gap | — | — | — | — |
Our Town and Jacksons' Gap: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alexander City adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Alexander City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Alexander City is better than Alabama on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Alexander City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Alexander City | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28%24.8–31.5 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.7–18.7 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–20.1 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.3%33.4–49.5 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.6%15.4–19.8 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.1%44.6–53.6 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.2%39.6–48.8 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36%32.3–39.6 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–9.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8.1–10 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%9–11.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.5%14.3–21 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%15.3–20.3 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.5%27.6–37.5 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%9.9–15 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.4%36.7–50.2 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.8–13.4 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79–85.2 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.5%48.3–56.4 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.3–87.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.8–82.8 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%59.8–70.1 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%68.3–82.3 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.2–27.5 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%31.5–41.6 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%23.1–30.6 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.7%21–26.7 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.5%14.6–18.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.5%16.3–21 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.6%36.8–46.4 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.2%18.7–23.9 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.7–19.8 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.8–11 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.8%10.6–13.2 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Alabama figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Alexander City
Is Alexander City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alexander City is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #145 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Alexander City?
CDC estimates 41.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 49.5%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Alexander City?
Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Alexander City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Alexander City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–13.4%), against 9.9% across Alabama.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Alexander City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alexander City.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.