Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Eufaula is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Eufaula differs from Alabama on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eufaula. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eufaula
Eufaula is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Eufaula is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Eufaula
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.3%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (15.9% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (21.5% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 26.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Eufaula
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.1%, vs 14.8% across Alabama. In all, Eufaula runs above Alabama on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Eufaula, and more people treating it
50.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. 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 Eufaula’s likely range.
What’s behind Eufaula’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eufaula is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #173 of 187 in Alabama. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 17% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Eufaula’s median household income is $47,392; among the 4,805 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$59K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Eufaula compares well: binge drinking, 11.4% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.8% of Eufaula adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Eufaula adults…
Eufaula runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eufaula adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Eufaula
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Eufaula, 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 Eufaula; ≈ 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.
20 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Eufaula adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eufaula runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Eufaula 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.
Eufaula and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eufaula | D− | 47.2% | 20.1% | 20% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eufaula adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eufaula
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eufaula is better than Alabama on 2 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Eufaula’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eufaula | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.8%28.4–35.2 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.9–20.1 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.9–21.5 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.2%38.9–55.7 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 20.1%17.7–22.6 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 50.4%46–54.9 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.7%39.1–48.2 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.9%32.3–39.6 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.6–10.5 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.5–6.4 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.8%19.1–26.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20%17.4–22.7 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.7%31.6–41.9 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.3–14 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.5%35.6–49.7 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%11.6–15.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.6%79.5–85.6 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.8%44.8–52.8 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.3–87 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.2–83 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%60.2–70.3 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%67.2–81.9 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20–27.3 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.4%32.6–43.7 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.3%25.1–33.4 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31.3%27.8–34.8 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.5%18.9–24.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.9%14–17.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.1%13.4–16.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.8%23.8–29.8 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.9%40–49.7 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.6%21.9–27.3 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.7%17.5–22 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.6–10.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14%12.5–15.5 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 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 Eufaula
Is Eufaula a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eufaula is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #173 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eufaula?
CDC estimates 47.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.9% and 55.7%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eufaula?
Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Eufaula’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Eufaula have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.6–15.7%), 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 Eufaula 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 Eufaula.
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.