Photo: Slpettis · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Atmore is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Atmore differs from Alabama on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Atmore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Atmore
Dental care lags in Atmore
40.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 29.1% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Atmore is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Atmore is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Atmore
36.1% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.2% across Alabama (about twice the Alabama rate). Utility shut-off threats (19.4% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (17.9% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 32% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Atmore’s likely range.
What’s behind Atmore’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Atmore is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #183 of 187 in Alabama. All seven of Atmore’s estimates fall in the lowest 10% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 47.4% of adults, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
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). Atmore’s median household income is $38,862; among the 2,072 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$49K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Atmore compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Atmore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32% of Atmore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Atmore adults…
Atmore runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Atmore
1 hospital in Atmore, 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 Atmore; ≈ 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.
8.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Atmore adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Atmore runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Atmore 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.
Atmore and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmore | D− | 47.4% | 20.3% | 23.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Atmore adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Atmore
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Atmore is better than Alabama on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Atmore’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Atmore | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.5%30.9–38.4 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.2–20.5 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.8–22.5 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.4%39.1–55.8 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 20.3%18–22.9 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 51.4%46.8–55.9 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37–46 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.2–36.4 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.6–6.6 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 29.1%24.5–33.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.3%20.5–26.5 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.4%33.3–44 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10–15.2 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 49.1%42–55.9 | 39.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.1%12.8–17.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.1–83.8 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 40.9%37–44.7 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%80.2–84.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.2–80.8 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%55.7–66.2 | 67% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.9%62.6–78.4 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.5–25.7 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.2%32.8–44 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.9%27.7–36.3 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.1%32.2–40.1 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25%22–28.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.4%17.2–21.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.9%15.9–20 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32%28.7–35.5 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.5%40.7–50.5 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24%21.4–26.9 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.2%19–23.8 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.4%9.5–11.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.7%13.2–16.5 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 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 Atmore
Is Atmore a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Atmore is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #183 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Atmore?
CDC estimates 47.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.1% and 55.8%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Atmore?
Atmore Community Hospital in Atmore, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Atmore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Atmore have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.8–17.7%), 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 Atmore more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Atmore.
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.