Tannehill Furnace · Photo: Dystopos · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lake View is healthier than 44%
Lake View differs from Alabama on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake View. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake View
Binge drinking is the habit Lake View doesn’t win on
17.3% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Alabama, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Lake View’s lead shrinks
Lake View is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 8,358 towns with similar household incomes ($76K–$127K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Lake View
Lake View runs below Alabama on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (10.4% vs 14.8%), stroke (2.9% vs 4.1%) and heart disease (5.2% vs 7.3%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Lake View adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alabama. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lake View’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Lake View’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake View is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #34 of 187 in Alabama. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 79% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Lake View’s median household income is $101,487; among the 8,358 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$127K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Lake View is healthier than 82% of graded towns, against 64% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Lake View adults…
Lake View runs below AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Lake View residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Lake View adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Lake View
No hospital or community health center in Lake View 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 Lake View; ≈ 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 Lake View adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Lake View adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Lake View 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.
Lake View and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake View adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake View
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake View is better than Alabama on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Lake View’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake View | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.3–20.1 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.8–13.8 | 14.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.3–19.3 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%34–44.4 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 14.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.8–40.7 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%35.6–42.8 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23.3–28.6 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.4–13.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.5–16 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%19.4–26.3 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.5–20.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%34.7–44.5 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.5–9.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77–83 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.7%56.2–63.1 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.3–88.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.7–78.2 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%62.9–71.3 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%72–83.2 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22.1–28.7 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%29.7–37.7 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20.6–26.9 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12.2–16.7 | 19.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%10–13.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.5–8.5 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.4–10.5 | 14% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%27.3–34.7 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.8–14.1 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.2–17 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 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 Lake View
Is Lake View a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake View is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #34 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 Lake View?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 44.4%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake View?
Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System in Bessemer, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Lake View’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake View have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.8%), 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 Lake View 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 Lake View.
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.