On CDC estimates, Florala is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Florala differs from Alabama on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Florala. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Florala
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Florala
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Florala runs above Alabama on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Florala is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Florala is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Florala
48.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 21.9% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Florala, and more people treating it
49.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 81.7% 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 Florala’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Florala’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Florala is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 24% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
Where Florala compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Florala adults…
Florala runs above AL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Florala is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Florala as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Florala adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Florala
No hospital or community health center in Florala 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 Florala; ≈ 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 Florala adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Florala adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.8% of Florala adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Florala and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Florala adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Florala
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Florala is better than Alabama on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Florala’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Florala | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.7%25.8–33.8 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.9–20.5 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.5–21 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%32.4–47.5 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.6%16.3–21.2 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.6%45.4–53.9 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.8%41.5–50.4 | 40.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37%33.5–40.7 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12%10.3–13.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.9%18–26.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.1–22.3 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.8%30.7–41.6 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.8%9.6–14.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%30.4–43.3 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.4–14.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.2–84.5 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.8%44.7–52.8 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.6–87.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.2–83.9 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%61.5–71.1 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70.2–84 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.2–28.4 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%29.7–40.4 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%21.9–29.8 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.3%18.9–26.2 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%12.5–17.1 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9.1–12.1 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.5–12.6 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.8%14.8–21 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.3%39.5–49.6 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.4%20.5–26.8 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16.5–21.4 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7–9.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.9%11.3–14.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 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 Florala
Is Florala a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Florala is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D 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 Florala?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 47.5%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Florala?
Mizell Memorial Hospital in Opp, 19.0 miles in a straight line from Florala’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Florala have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–14.2%), 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 Florala 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 Florala.
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.