On CDC estimates, Hanceville is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Hanceville trails Alabama on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hanceville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hanceville
Dental care lags in Hanceville
44.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 22.3% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hanceville
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Hanceville runs above Alabama on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Hanceville is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Hanceville is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Hanceville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hanceville is healthier than 9%. Against the 2,949 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 40%. Health Grade ↓
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 Hanceville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Hanceville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hanceville is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #151 of 187 in Alabama. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 37% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Hanceville’s median household income is $41,791; among the 2,949 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hanceville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Hanceville adults…
Hanceville runs above AL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hanceville
No hospital or community health center in Hanceville 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 Hanceville; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hanceville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hanceville runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Hanceville 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.
17.6% of Hanceville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Hanceville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville | D | 37.8% | 15.9% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Garden City | — | — | — | — |
Garden City: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hanceville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hanceville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hanceville is better than Alabama on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Hanceville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hanceville | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.3%25.6–33.3 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.8–20.4 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.4–22.1 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%30.4–45.6 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.9%13.8–18.1 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 45.5%41.4–49.5 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%38–46.8 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.3%31.9–38.7 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10%8.9–11.3 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.2%10.5–14.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.7–6 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.3%18.3–26.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.3–22.2 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34%28.7–39.3 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%10.9–16.4 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%31.5–45.2 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.8%10.4–15.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%75.8–82.9 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.8%40.7–48.9 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%79.6–84.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.5–81.2 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57–67.5 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69%60.5–77.1 | 77.9% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%22.9–30.6 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%29.6–40.6 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.1–27.8 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.4%18.7–26.1 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.1%11.8–16.4 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.3–11.3 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%9.8–13.2 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.6%14.5–20.7 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45%39.9–50 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.5%19.7–25.5 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.8%18.2–23.5 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12%10.6–13.5 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.8%12.1–15.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.3–7.1 | 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 Hanceville
Is Hanceville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hanceville is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #151 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hanceville?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 45.6%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hanceville?
Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Hanceville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hanceville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.4–15.6%), 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 Hanceville 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 Hanceville.
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.