Photo: YonderStone · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Glencoe is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Glencoe differs from Alabama on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glencoe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glencoe
Glencoe looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 45% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 24% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Glencoe
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Glencoe runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Glencoe adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alabama. 1 in 7 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 Glencoe’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Glencoe’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glencoe is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns, #103 of 187 in Alabama. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 56% 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). Glencoe’s median household income is $68,517; among the 10,393 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Glencoe is healthier than 45% of graded towns, against 24% nationally.
Where Glencoe compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8.1% (U.S. 11%); worried about keeping housing, 9.9% (U.S. 12%).
Out of every 100 Glencoe adults…
Glencoe runs above AL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Glencoe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Glencoe
No hospital or community health center in Glencoe 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 Glencoe; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glencoe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Glencoe adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Glencoe 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.
Glencoe and the towns around it
Glencoe’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe | C− | 40.8% | 15.5% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Gadsden | D− | 49% | 20.4% | 21.6% | CDC place |
| Hokes Bluff | B− | 38.5% | 12.6% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Southside | B | 38% | 12.2% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glencoe adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glencoe
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glencoe is better than Alabama on 6 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Glencoe’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glencoe | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%20.4–26.5 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.8–17.8 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.8 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%33.7–48.4 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.5%13.4–17.7 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 46.2%41.9–50.6 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.3%39.9–48.8 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.7%32.1–39.4 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–12.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.9 | 4.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.3%12.6–18.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13.2–18.1 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%25.3–34.9 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.4–16.9 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.3%35–47.8 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.6–9.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%77.9–84.3 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.3%57.5–65.1 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.5–89 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.8–82.9 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%64.7–73.5 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%69.5–83 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.3–28.7 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.4–38.3 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.3–25.1 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%11.9–16.9 | 19.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.4–11.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.9–8 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%8.3–12.2 | 14% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.4%34.6–43.9 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%16.4–21.5 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.9–17.9 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5 | 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 Glencoe
Is Glencoe a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glencoe is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #103 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glencoe?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.7% and 48.4%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glencoe?
Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Glencoe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glencoe have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.7%), 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 Glencoe 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 Glencoe.
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.