Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Center Point is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Center Point differs from Alabama on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Center Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Center Point
Making ends meet is harder in Center Point
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (21%), about twice the Alabama rate. Food insecurity (37.1% vs 19.2%) and housing insecurity (27.1% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 32.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Center Point is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Center Point is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Center Point
45.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 25.2% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Center Point’s likely range.
What’s behind Center Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Center Point is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #171 of 187 in Alabama. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 24% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Center Point’s median household income is $56,417; among the 7,856 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Center Point compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.8% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.9% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32.6% of Center Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Center Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Center Point adults…
Center Point runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Center Point residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Center Point
1 community health center in Center Point, 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 Center Point; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Center Point adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Center Point runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Center Point 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.
Center Point and the towns around it
Center Point’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point | D− | 46% | 19.5% | 19.8% | CDC place |
| Birmingham | D | 42.2% | 19.2% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Pinson | C− | 38.7% | 15.3% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Grayson Valley | B− | 38% | 13.4% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Clay | C+ | 37.2% | 14.7% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Center Point adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Center Point
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Center Point is better than Alabama on 2 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Center Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Center Point | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.9%27.2–33 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.2–17.7 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.3–22.7 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46%41.3–50.9 | 39.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.5%17.6–21.7 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.2%45.8–52.6 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%35.7–42.3 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%27.2–32.5 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.3%8.4–10.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.9–5.7 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.2%21.2–29.4 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.8%17.5–22.5 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.8%34–42.1 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.9%9.9–14 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.1%40.7–49.6 | 39.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.9%11.1–14.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.3%79.6–84.8 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.3%41.5–48.9 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.6–86.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75.1–80.2 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%60.7–69.1 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.9%75.5–85.4 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%20–25.9 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 42.3%38.4–46.4 | 35.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30%26.6–33.6 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 37.1%33.5–40.7 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.1%24.1–30.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 21%18.7–23.4 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.1%16.2–20.2 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.6%29–36.1 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.3%39.7–47.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.4%20.2–24.7 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.4%18.4–22.6 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 9.4%8.7–10.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.8%12.5–15.3 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.3%6.7–8 | 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 Center Point
Is Center Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Center Point is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #171 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Center Point?
CDC estimates 46% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.3% and 50.9%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Center Point?
St. Vincent's East in Birmingham, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Center Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Center Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–14.9%), 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 Center Point 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 Center Point.
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.