Clyde Carter House · Photo: Spyder_Monkey · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Killen is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns
Killen differs from Alabama on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Killen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Killen
Killen is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Killen is healthier than 67%. Against the 10,499 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 84%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Killen
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. Conditions ↓
Fewer Killen adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alabama. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Killen is an active town
Only 23.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.7% across Alabama. Habits ↓
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 Killen’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Killen’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Killen is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 69% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 51%.
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). Killen’s median household income is $69,722; among the 10,499 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 84%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Killen adults…
Killen runs below AL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
7.1% of Killen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Killen
No hospital or community health center in Killen 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 Killen; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Killen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Killen adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Killen does better than Alabama.
1 in 3 Killen 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.
Killen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killen | B+ | 34.2% | 12% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Killen adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Killen
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Killen is better than Alabama on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Killen’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Killen | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%15.3–20.9 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.3–15.1 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.8–18 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.2%26.6–42 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.1–13.8 | 14.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%34.3–43.2 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%37.1–46.3 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%27.6–35 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–11 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%5.9–7.6 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.3–8.5 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.1–13.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%10.5–15.2 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%18.8–27.8 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.4–18.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.3%32.8–46 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.9–9.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%76.6–83.5 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%58.5–66.1 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86–89.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76–81.8 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%62.9–72.4 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.3–83 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20–27.6 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%27–36.8 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18–24.6 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9–13.2 | 19.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.1–10.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%5.7–8.8 | 14% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%27.6–37.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12–16.6 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%11.9–15.9 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.9 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Killen
Is Killen a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Killen is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Killen?
CDC estimates 34.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 42%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Killen?
North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Killen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Killen have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–9.2%), 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 Killen more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Killen.
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.