On CDC estimates, Hueytown is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Hueytown differs from Alabama on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hueytown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hueytown
What’s behind Hueytown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hueytown is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #114 of 187 in Alabama. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 41% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Hueytown’s median household income is $62,784; among the 9,565 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 26%, 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 Hueytown is healthier than 39% of graded towns, against 20% nationally.
Where Hueytown compares well: colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 71.7% (U.S. 65.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19% of Hueytown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Hueytown adults…
Hueytown runs above AL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hueytown
No hospital or community health center in Hueytown 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 Hueytown; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Hueytown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Hueytown adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
2 in 5 Hueytown 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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Hueytown and the towns around it
Hueytown’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hueytown | C− | 39.1% | 16.6% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Bessemer | D | 44.7% | 21.9% | 18.9% | CDC place |
| Birmingham | D | 42.2% | 19.2% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Pleasant Grove | C | 39.9% | 17% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hueytown adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hueytown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hueytown is better than Alabama on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Hueytown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hueytown | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.5%21.9–27.2 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.1–16.4 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.1–20.1 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%34.7–43.8 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.6%14.7–18.6 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 45.3%41.9–48.7 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.5%38.1–45 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%28.3–33.9 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.1–20.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%14.7–19.1 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%28.2–35.7 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.7–16.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%33.6–41.9 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%9.3–12.7 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.5–83.9 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58%54.2–61.6 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.4–87.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76.2–81.2 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.7%67.8–75.3 | 67% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.1%77–86.5 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.9–27 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.8%35.1–42.7 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22.4–28.5 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24%21.5–26.6 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%15.3–19.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.6%11.1–14.1 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.6–13.3 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19%16.9–21.4 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.5%35.9–43.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.5%17.4–21.7 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.6–19.5 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.6 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.4–7.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5–6 | 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 Hueytown
Is Hueytown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hueytown is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #114 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hueytown?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 43.8%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hueytown?
Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System in Bessemer, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Hueytown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hueytown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–12.7%), 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 Hueytown 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 Hueytown.
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.