Photo: Chris Pruitt · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Evergreen is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Evergreen differs from Alabama on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Evergreen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Evergreen
Dental care lags in Evergreen
43.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 31.4% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Evergreen is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Evergreen is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Evergreen
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.8%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (18.6% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (24.1% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 31.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Evergreen, and more people treating it
53% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 80.7% 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 Evergreen’s likely range.
What’s behind Evergreen’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Evergreen is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #180 of 187 in Alabama. All seven of Evergreen’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 47.9% of adults, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% 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). Evergreen’s median household income is $40,700; among the 2,576 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 12%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Evergreen compares well: binge drinking, 10.5% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Evergreen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.4% of Evergreen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Evergreen adults…
Evergreen runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Evergreen
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Evergreen, 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 Evergreen; ≈ 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 Evergreen adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Evergreen runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Evergreen 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.
Evergreen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | D− | 47.9% | 21.2% | 20.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Evergreen adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Evergreen
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Evergreen is better than Alabama on 2 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Evergreen’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Evergreen | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.7%29.6–37.8 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.8–20.5 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17–21.9 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.9%38.5–57.4 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 21.2%18.4–24 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 53%48.1–58 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.2%37.3–47.1 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.7%31.8–39.7 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31.4%26.8–36.4 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%17.6–23.8 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40%34.1–46.2 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.5%8.3–13 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.4%38.3–52.8 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.7%11.4–16.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%79.4–85.9 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.7%39.8–47.7 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.6–86.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78.1–83.2 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%58.7–68.9 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%66.3–81.1 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%18.6–26.3 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.7%33.1–44.3 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.4%26.2–34.8 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.8%30.4–39 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.1%21.1–27.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.6%16.3–20.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.9%14.9–19 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.4%27.3–35.2 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.9%40.6–51.4 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.6%22.5–28.7 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.2%17.8–22.9 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.8%13.1–16.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.9%7–8.9 | 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 Evergreen
Is Evergreen a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Evergreen is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #180 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 12%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Evergreen?
CDC estimates 47.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.5% and 57.4%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Evergreen?
Evergreen Medical Center in Evergreen, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Evergreen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Evergreen have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.4–16.2%), 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 Evergreen 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 Evergreen.
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.