Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Louisville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Louisville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Louisville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Louisville
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Louisville
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Louisville runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Louisville
46.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 23.5% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Louisville
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.7%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (13.8% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (18.8% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 23.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% 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 Louisville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Louisville adults…
Louisville runs above AL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Louisville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.3% of Louisville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Louisville
No hospital or community health center in Louisville 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 Louisville; ≈ 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 Louisville adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Louisville 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.
Louisville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Louisville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Louisville
Why doesn’t Louisville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Louisville.
What hospital is closest to Louisville?
Troy Regional Medical Center in Troy, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Louisville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Louisville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clayton Family Health Center in Clayton, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Louisville.
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. 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.