Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Falkville is healthier than 82%
Falkville differs from Alabama on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Falkville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Falkville
Falkville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Falkville is healthier than 39%. Against the 4,621 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 82%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Falkville
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.4%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Arthritis is also above the state: 39.3%, vs 30.3% across Alabama. In all, Falkville runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Falkville, and more people treating it
49.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Falkville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alabama. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Falkville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Falkville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Falkville is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Falkville’s median household income is $46,888; among the 4,621 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 82%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Falkville compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 84.2% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about keeping housing, 8.4% (U.S. 12%); threatened with a utility shut-off, 5.5% (U.S. 7.6%).
Out of every 100 Falkville adults…
Falkville runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Falkville is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Falkville as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Falkville 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.
8.2% of Falkville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Falkville
No hospital or community health center in Falkville 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 Falkville; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Falkville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Falkville does better than Alabama.
1 in 3 Falkville 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.
Falkville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Falkville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Falkville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Falkville is better than Alabama on 9 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Falkville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Falkville | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.4%19.2–28.1 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.3–18.4 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.8–16.9 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.2%27.7–41.8 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.2–18.3 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 49.7%45.2–54.3 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 46.3%41.9–51.1 | 40.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.3%35.5–43.3 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.4%11.9–15.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.2%8.6–12 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%7.9–12.4 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.2–6.3 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%9.9–15.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%10.9–16.3 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%25.3–37.8 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12%9.8–14.6 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%27.6–40.3 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.1–11.4 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%79.6–85.6 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%58.8–66.5 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%86.9–90.8 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.2%82–86.3 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%65–75 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%69–83 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.5–26.5 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.3–38.9 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.4–25.8 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%10–15.4 | 19.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%6.9–10.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.6–6.5 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.5–7.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%6.5–10.3 | 14% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.2%36.7–48.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.5%17.4–25.8 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%12.5–17.4 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 13.1%11.1–15.2 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%4.9–7.6 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%8.3–12.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.6–5.6 | 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 Falkville
Is Falkville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Falkville is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Falkville?
CDC estimates 34.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 41.8%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Falkville?
Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Falkville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Falkville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–11.4%), 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 Falkville 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 Falkville.
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.