On CDC estimates, Leroy is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Leroy differs from Alabama on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leroy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leroy
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Leroy
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Leroy runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Leroy trails towns with similar incomes
Leroy is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, and only 5% of the 9,572 towns with similar household incomes ($70K–$116K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Leroy, and more people treating it
51.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. 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 Leroy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Leroy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Leroy is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Leroy’s median household income is $93,036; among the 9,572 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Leroy compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Leroy adults…
Leroy runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Leroy 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 Leroy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Leroy
No hospital or community health center in Leroy 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 Leroy; ≈ 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 Leroy adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Leroy 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.
14.1% of Leroy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Leroy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy | C− | 40.9% | 18.4% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Leroy adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Leroy
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Leroy is better than Alabama on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Leroy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Leroy | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%22.2–29.9 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14–18.5 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14–18.4 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.9%32.7–49.5 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.4%15.9–21 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 51.2%46.7–55.8 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 46.2%41.4–50.9 | 40.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39%34.9–42.9 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.7–11.2 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%8.9–12.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.7–6 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.2%14.8–22.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13.1–19.3 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.1%26.5–37.7 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.7%9.5–14.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%34.4–49.7 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%6.8–10.5 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83%79.8–85.9 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.5%46.2–54.8 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.1–89.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83%80.6–85.1 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.3%61–71.5 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%65–81.4 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.6–27 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%27.9–38.3 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.3–26.8 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%15.2–21.8 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.1–14.2 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.6–10.4 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%11.3–16.9 | 14% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.7%36.4–47.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.8%18.7–24.9 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.4–18 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6–7.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.2–12.2 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 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 Leroy
Is Leroy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Leroy is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Leroy?
CDC estimates 40.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 49.5%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Leroy?
Jackson Medical Center in Jackson, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Leroy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Leroy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–10.5%), 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 Leroy 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 Leroy.
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.