East Brewton’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
East Brewton trails Alabama on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Brewton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Brewton
East Brewton is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, East Brewton is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in East Brewton
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.9%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, East Brewton runs above Alabama on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in East Brewton
41.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 21.8% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More East Brewton adults live with a disability
1 in 2 adults live with a disability (48%, vs 36.5% across Alabama). The biggest difference is vision loss: 10.4% vs 6%. Disability ↓
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 East Brewton’s likely range.
What’s behind East Brewton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Brewton is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of East Brewton’s estimates fall in the lowest 3% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 24.9% of adults, against 15.1% across Alabama and 11.8% 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). East Brewton’s median household income is $35,571; among the 1,346 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$44K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 East Brewton adults…
East Brewton runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of East Brewton residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Brewton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Brewton adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near East Brewton
No hospital or community health center in East Brewton 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 East 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How East Brewton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Brewton runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 East 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.
31.5% of East Brewton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
East Brewton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Brewton | D− | 46.1% | 19.4% | 24.9% | CDC place |
| Brewton | C− | 40.4% | 17% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for East Brewton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Brewton is better than Alabama on 0 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside East Brewton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Brewton | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.2%31.2–39.4 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.8–22.6 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22%19.6–24.6 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.1%37.8–54.6 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.4%17.1–21.9 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.2%44.8–53.6 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.1%38.7–47.7 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.6%32–39.3 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.9%12.2–15.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.4–6.6 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.8%17.8–26 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.9%21.6–28.5 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.6%34.1–45.3 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.1–15.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.6%38.7–52.5 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.3%11.8–17.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.4–83.3 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 41.7%37.7–45.6 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.1%78.5–83.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.8–80.9 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%54.9–65.4 | 67% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.1%59.3–75.9 | 77.9% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23–31.2 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.1%31.3–43.1 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.4%23.3–31.9 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.9%29.6–38.4 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.7%18.8–24.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.2%15–19.4 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.7%14.7–18.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.5%27.4–35.6 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48%43–53.3 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.3%22.4–28.4 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.2%20.6–26 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.2%10–12.5 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.2%14.3–18.2 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8%7.1–8.9 | 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 East Brewton
Is East Brewton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Brewton is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Brewton?
CDC estimates 46.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.8% and 54.6%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Brewton?
D W Mcmillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton, 2.7 miles in a straight line from East Brewton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Brewton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–17.3%), 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 East Brewton 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 East 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.