Brent’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Brent differs from Alabama on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brent. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brent
Brent is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Brent is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Brent
43.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 28.2% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Brent
36.2% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.2% across Alabama (about twice the Alabama rate). Utility shut-off threats (18.9% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (18% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 32.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Brent is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Brent is healthier than 1%. Against the 134 towns with similar household incomes ($17K–$28K), it’s healthier than 35%. 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 Brent’s likely range.
What’s behind Brent’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brent is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Brent’s estimates fall in the lowest 5% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 49.2% 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). Brent’s median household income is $22,660; among the 134 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($17K–$28K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Brent compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Brent 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.
32.8% of Brent adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Brent adults…
Brent runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Brent residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Brent
1 community health center in Brent, 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 Brent; ≈ 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.
3.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Brent adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Brent runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Brent 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.
Brent and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent | D− | 49.2% | 19.9% | 24.5% | CDC place |
| Centreville | D | 41.5% | 17.2% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brent adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brent
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brent is better than Alabama on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Brent’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brent | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.7%31.2–38.8 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.8–21.2 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.6–23.4 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 49.2%40.4–58 | 39.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.9%17.5–22.4 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 50.7%46.1–55.4 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.1%37.6–46.9 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.9%29.3–36.6 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.4%11–13.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.2%23.9–32.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.5%21.4–28 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.4%34.2–45.1 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10–15.1 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45%37.6–52.2 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.9%13.3–18.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%75.8–82.9 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.9%40–47.8 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.3%78.7–83.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.3–79.9 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60%54.4–65.2 | 67% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%62.1–78.5 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%20.6–28.3 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%32.7–44 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.6%26.5–35.1 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.2%32.3–40.2 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.4%21.5–27.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.9%16.7–21.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18%16–20.1 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.8%29.1–36.5 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.2%41.2–51.4 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.3%21.6–27.2 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.4%20–25.1 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.5%9.6–11.7 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.3%13.8–17.2 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 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 Brent
Is Brent a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brent is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brent?
CDC estimates 49.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.4% and 58%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brent?
Bibb Medical Center in Centreville, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Brent’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Brent have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.3–18.7%), 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 Brent 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 Brent.
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.