On CDC estimates, Kimberly is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Kimberly differs from Alabama on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kimberly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kimberly
Binge drinking is the habit Kimberly doesn’t win on
18.7% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Alabama, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Kimberly
Kimberly runs below Alabama on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (10.4% vs 14.8%), stroke (2.9% vs 4.1%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 7.3%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%). Conditions ↓
Kimberly is an active town
Only 22.1% 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 Kimberly’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Kimberly’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kimberly is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #26 of 187 in Alabama. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 84% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, 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). Kimberly’s median household income is $97,429; among the 8,940 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Kimberly adults…
Kimberly runs below AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Kimberly residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Kimberly
No hospital or community health center in Kimberly 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 Kimberly; ≈ 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 Kimberly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Kimberly adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kimberly does better than Alabama.
4 in 10 Kimberly 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.
7.5% of Kimberly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Kimberly and the towns around it
Kimberly’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kimberly adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kimberly
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kimberly is better than Alabama on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Kimberly’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kimberly | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%14–18.6 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.2–13.2 | 14.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15–19.2 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%28.3–37.3 | 39.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.1–11.9 | 14.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31.5–38.2 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%35.2–42.1 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%23–28.5 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6%5.2–6.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.7–11.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.2–15.8 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.1%18.9–25.5 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%16–21.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%29.7–37.8 | 39.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%5.7–8.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.9–81 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%61.7–68.7 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.9–88.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%70.8–77.1 | 78% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%65.3–73.3 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.5%76.2–86.1 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%22.9–29.5 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%32.6–40.3 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.2–24.3 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%9.8–14.4 | 19.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8–11.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.7–7.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.5%5.9–9.3 | 14% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%27–34.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.5–14 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.6–16.5 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 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 Kimberly
Is Kimberly a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kimberly is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #26 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kimberly?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 37.3%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kimberly?
St. Vincent's East in Birmingham, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Kimberly’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kimberly have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.9%), 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 Kimberly more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kimberly.
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.