Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Huguley is healthier than 74%
On every measure CDC estimates, Huguley looks like Alabama as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Huguley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Huguley
Huguley looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 50% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 27% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Huguley is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Huguley is healthier than 27%. Against the 3,592 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 74%. 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 Huguley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Huguley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Huguley is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns, #94 of 187 in Alabama. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 44% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Huguley’s median household income is $43,750; among the 3,592 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Huguley is healthier than 50% of graded towns, against 27% nationally.
Out of every 100 Huguley adults…
On every condition, Huguley is about the same as Alabama. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Huguley
No hospital or community health center in Huguley 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 Huguley; ≈ 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 Huguley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Huguley adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Huguley 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.
12.6% of Huguley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Huguley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Huguley adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Huguley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Huguley is better than Alabama on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Huguley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Huguley | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.9%19.7–26.4 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.7–16.5 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–20.1 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%30.7–46.8 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.5–16.5 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43.6%39.1–48.1 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%35.8–44.9 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%27.6–34.8 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%6.9–9.4 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.5 | 4.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%11.8–17.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.6–19.1 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.1%24.4–34 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.2–16.9 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%32.6–46.6 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%7.8–12.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.3–83.4 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.3%52.2–60.3 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%83.9–88.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.5–80.6 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62–71.7 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%71.4–84.8 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%19.8–27.1 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%30–40.7 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%22.6–30.7 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.5%15.4–21.8 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%11.8–16.2 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%7.8–10.6 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8.1–10.7 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.6%10.4–15 | 14% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.1%31.4–40.9 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%14.5–19.5 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.3–18.7 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5–6.3 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 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 Huguley
Is Huguley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Huguley is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #94 of 187 in Alabama. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Huguley?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 46.8%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Huguley?
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in Lagrange, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Huguley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Huguley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–12.2%), 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 Huguley 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 Huguley.
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.