Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Brewton is healthier than 49%
Brewton differs from Alabama on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brewton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brewton
Stroke and heart disease run high in Brewton
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Brewton, and more people treating it
48.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
Brewton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Brewton is healthier than 22%. Against the 6,044 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 49%. 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 Brewton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Brewton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brewton is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #110 of 187 in Alabama. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 55% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Brewton’s median household income is $50,721; among the 6,044 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Brewton is healthier than 41% of graded towns, against 22% nationally.
Where Brewton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Brewton adults…
Brewton runs above AL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brewton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Brewton
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Brewton, 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 Brewton; ≈ 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.
How Brewton adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Brewton 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.
16.3% of Brewton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Brewton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewton | C− | 40.4% | 17% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| East Brewton | D− | 46.1% | 19.4% | 24.9% | CDC place |
| Riverview | — | — | — | — |
Riverview: 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 Brewton adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brewton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brewton is better than Alabama on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Brewton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brewton | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.1%22.9–29.7 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.6–17.5 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.9 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%32.7–48.6 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17%15–19.4 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.1%43.9–52.7 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43%38.6–47.7 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.9%30.5–37.7 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–10 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.7%14.6–21.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13.3–18.1 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%26–36 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.1–15.2 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.5%35.7–49.2 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%8.9–12.8 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.6%79.3–85.6 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56%52.1–59.8 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.3–88.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.7–83.4 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.6%64.9–73.9 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%68.7–82.5 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%18.1–25 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%30.3–41.7 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%23.2–31.6 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.6%18.5–24.8 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.3–17.8 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%13.9–18.8 | 14% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.5%34.8–44.4 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.2%17.7–22.9 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.5–18.6 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.3–7.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.8–12.3 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.8–6 | 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 Brewton
Is Brewton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brewton is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #110 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 Brewton?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 48.6%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brewton?
D W Mcmillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Brewton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brewton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–12.8%), 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 Brewton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brewton.
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.