Russell County Courthouse at Seale · Photo: Rivers Langley SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Ladonia is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Ladonia trails Alabama on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ladonia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ladonia
Ladonia is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Ladonia is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in Ladonia
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8% across Alabama. 3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.6%), vs 23.3% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Ladonia runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ladonia
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 19.7% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Ladonia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Ladonia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ladonia is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #159 of 187 in Alabama. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 19% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Ladonia’s median household income is $53,441; among the 6,930 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Ladonia adults…
Ladonia runs above AL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Ladonia residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ladonia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Ladonia
No hospital or community health center in Ladonia 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 Ladonia; ≈ 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.
How Ladonia adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ladonia runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Ladonia 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.
18.9% of Ladonia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Ladonia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladonia | D | 40.4% | 16.1% | 20.9% | CDC place |
| Phenix City | D | 43.4% | 16.6% | 18% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ladonia adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ladonia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ladonia is better than Alabama on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Ladonia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ladonia | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.2%24.8–32.1 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.4–19.9 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.7–22.5 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%32.7–48.7 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.1%14–18.4 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.6%40.2–49.3 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.4%39–48.2 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.9%29.4–36.7 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.5 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.7 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.7%16–23.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.9%18–24.3 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%28.5–39 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.6–17.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%31.9–45.2 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%9.9–14.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%74.7–82.1 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51%46.8–55.1 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.9–85.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.1–80.6 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%58.8–69.2 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%65.4–80.4 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.6%23.7–31.9 | 23.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.4%31.9–43 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%21.9–30 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.2%20.6–28 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.3%13.9–18.8 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.3%9.7–13 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.3–13.4 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.9%15.9–22.1 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.1%37.3–47.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.7%18.3–23.8 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20%17.7–22.7 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.8–11.2 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.6%11.2–14.3 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.3–6.7 | 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 Ladonia
Is Ladonia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ladonia is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #159 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ladonia?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 48.7%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ladonia?
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Ladonia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ladonia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.9–14.6%), 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 Ladonia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ladonia.
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.