On CDC estimates, Concord is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Concord differs from Alabama on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Concord. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Concord
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Concord
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 8.2% across Alabama. In all, Concord runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Concord
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.1%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
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 Concord’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Concord’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Concord is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 49% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Concord’s median household income is $66,406; among the 10,135 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Concord adults…
Concord runs above AL on 4 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Concord
No hospital or community health center in Concord itself. These are the nearest.
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 Concord; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Concord adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Concord adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Concord runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Concord 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.
13.8% of Concord adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Concord and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | C− | 36.3% | 15.3% | 19.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Concord adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Concord
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Concord is better than Alabama on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Concord’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Concord | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.2%20.7–28 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.9–18.1 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.7–21.2 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%32–40.9 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43.4%39.9–46.8 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.6%40.2–47 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.8–35.8 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.9–10.1 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%8.8–12.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 4.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%14.9–22.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.1%16–22.4 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%26.9–35.9 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.7–19 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%30.4–38.6 | 39.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.4%8–13.3 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.5–81.7 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.2%53.3–60.9 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%81.9–86.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.4–80.7 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%64.4–72.7 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%73.6–84.4 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%23.9–30.4 | 23.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.4%33.4–41.6 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.8–26 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%15.3–22.4 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.3%10.4–14.6 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.1–11 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.8%11.1–16.9 | 14% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.3%37–46 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.6%16.9–22.4 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.2–21.5 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.5–7.3 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.6–13 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.3–5.9 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Concord
Is Concord a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Concord is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Concord?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 40.9%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Concord?
Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System in Bessemer, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Concord’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Concord have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–13.3%), 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 Concord 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 Concord.
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.