Photo: Chris Pruitt · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Andalusia is healthier than 47%
Andalusia trails Alabama on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Andalusia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Andalusia
Dental care lags in Andalusia
50.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 24% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Andalusia
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Andalusia runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Andalusia adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), vs 28.7% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Andalusia is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Andalusia is healthier than 12%. Against the 3,215 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 47%. 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 Andalusia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Andalusia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Andalusia is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #144 of 187 in Alabama. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 25% 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). Andalusia’s median household income is $42,611; among the 3,215 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Andalusia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Andalusia adults…
Andalusia runs above AL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Andalusia
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Andalusia, 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 Andalusia; ≈ 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 Andalusia adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Andalusia 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.
18.7% of Andalusia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Andalusia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia | D | 39.5% | 17.4% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Andalusia adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Andalusia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Andalusia is better than Alabama on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Andalusia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Andalusia | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28%25–31.1 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.5–20.6 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%32.3–47.3 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.4%15.4–19.5 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.2%43.1–51.4 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.3%39.1–47.6 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.5%30.2–36.9 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8.2–9.9 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.6 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24%20.1–28 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%15.4–20.1 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.3%28.8–38.2 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.2%10–14.6 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%30.9–43.9 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.5–13 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.2–84.3 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.3%46.3–54.4 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.3–87 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.6–82.1 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%59.6–69.8 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%66.1–81 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.5–27.4 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.1%30–40.5 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%22.1–29.7 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.1%20.3–26.2 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%13.8–17.9 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%10–12.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10.3–13 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.7%16.3–21.3 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.4%37.2–46 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21%18.7–23.4 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%16.3–20.2 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%9–11.1 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%7–8.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.3%11–13.6 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.4–6.6 | 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 Andalusia
Is Andalusia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Andalusia is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #144 of 187 in Alabama. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Andalusia?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 47.3%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Andalusia?
Andalusia Health in Andalusia, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Andalusia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Andalusia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–13%), 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 Andalusia 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 Andalusia.
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.