On CDC estimates, Hartford is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Hartford trails Alabama on 1 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hartford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hartford
Hartford looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 46% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 24% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Hartford
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. Conditions ↓
Hartford is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hartford is healthier than 24%. Against the 7,801 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 43%. 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 Hartford’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Hartford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hartford is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns, #101 of 187 in Alabama. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 48% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Hartford’s median household income is $56,250; among the 7,801 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 43%, 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 Hartford is healthier than 46% of graded towns, against 24% nationally.
Out of every 100 Hartford adults…
Hartford runs above AL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hartford
No hospital or community health center in Hartford 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 Hartford; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hartford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Hartford adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Hartford 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.5% of Hartford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Hartford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | C− | 40.3% | 15.1% | 15.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hartford adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hartford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hartford is better than Alabama on 0 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Hartford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hartford | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%20.6–27.5 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.3–17.4 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.2–19.5 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.3%32.2–48.8 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13–17.3 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%40–48.8 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.3%37.8–47 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.6%29.9–37.2 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.7 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.3–9.4 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 4.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.6%12.5–18.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.4–18.8 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%24.5–34.4 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.2–16.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.1%33.2–47.3 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.2–12.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%77.4–84 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.3%53.4–61.4 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.2–88.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.3–82.5 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%62.9–72.7 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%68.5–83.1 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.3–28 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.5–40.2 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21–28.5 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.8%14.9–20.9 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%11–15.1 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.9–10.5 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%10.3–14.8 | 14% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.2%33.4–43.1 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.7%16.1–21.5 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.4–18.9 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9–11.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.4 | 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 Hartford
Is Hartford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hartford is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #101 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hartford?
CDC estimates 40.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 48.8%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hartford?
Wiregrass Medical Center in Geneva, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Hartford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hartford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–12.6%), 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 Hartford 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 Hartford.
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.