On CDC estimates, Midfield is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Midfield differs from Alabama on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Midfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Midfield
Making ends meet is harder in Midfield
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.9%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (18.1% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (24.5% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 26.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Midfield adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (30.5%), vs 24.8% across Alabama. Loneliness is above the state too: 42.2%, vs 35.4% across Alabama. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Midfield
52.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 21.3% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Midfield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Midfield is healthier than 13%. Against the 6,711 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 28%. Health Grade ↓
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 Midfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Midfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Midfield is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #139 of 187 in Alabama. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 49% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Midfield’s median household income is $52,755; among the 6,711 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Midfield compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.3% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.9% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83.2% (U.S. 77.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.8% of Midfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
How Midfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Midfield runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Midfield 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Midfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Midfield adults…
Midfield runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Midfield residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Midfield
No hospital or community health center in Midfield 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 Midfield; ≈ 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.
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Midfield and the towns around it
Midfield’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midfield | D | 45% | 19.4% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Fairfield | D | 46.6% | 22.7% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Birmingham | D | 42.2% | 19.2% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Brighton | D | 47.4% | 25.6% | 19.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Midfield adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Midfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Midfield is better than Alabama on 4 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Midfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Midfield | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27%24.1–30.1 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.7–15.9 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.7–20.9 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45%40.3–49.8 | 39.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.4%17.4–21.5 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.2%46–52.5 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%35.4–41.9 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%26.3–31.8 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.4 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.3%17.7–25.2 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14.7–19.5 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 34.7%30.8–38.8 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.9%9.9–14 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.6%40.2–49 | 39.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%9.4–13.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.2%80.5–85.7 | 80.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.2%48.3–56 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.5–88.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.4–81.3 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%65.4–73.4 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 85.5%81.2–89.2 | 77.9% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%18.1–23.7 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 42.2%38.3–46.5 | 35.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.5%27.1–34.4 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.9%29–37.2 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.5%21.6–27.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.1%16–20.7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.8%13.9–17.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.8%23.1–30.8 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.9%36.2–43.9 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.7%18.5–23.1 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18%16–20.2 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 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 Midfield
Is Midfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Midfield is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #139 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Midfield?
CDC estimates 45% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.3% and 49.8%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Midfield?
Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Midfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Midfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–13.2%), 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 Midfield 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 Midfield.
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.