Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Midland City is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Midland City differs from Alabama on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Midland City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Midland City
Midland City is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Midland City is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Midland City
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (15.3% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (15.6% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 26% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Midland City
47.3% 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 ↓
Midland City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Midland City is healthier than 3%. Against the 434 towns with similar household incomes ($21K–$36K), it’s healthier than 44%. 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 Midland City’s likely range.
What’s behind Midland City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Midland City is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. All seven of Midland City’s estimates fall in the lowest 10% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 22% of adults, against 17.2% across Alabama and 15.9% nationally.
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). Midland City’s median household income is $28,438; among the 434 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($21K–$36K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Midland City compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26% of Midland City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Keeping up with care
Share of Midland City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Midland City adults…
Midland City runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Midland City
No hospital or community health center in Midland City 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 Midland City; ≈ 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.
How Midland City adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Midland City runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Midland City 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.
Midland City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland City | D− | 44.6% | 16.2% | 21.8% | CDC place |
| Dothan | C− | 41.1% | 16.5% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Midland City adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Midland City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Midland City is better than Alabama on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Midland City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Midland City | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.9%26.9–34.9 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.3–19.7 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22%19.4–24.6 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.6%37–52.6 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14.1–18.3 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44%39.7–48.3 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.3–43.8 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.9–33.3 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.3 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.3%8.9–11.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.5%19.6–28 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.8%18.6–25 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.4%31–41.9 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.2–15.4 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.5%35.8–49.4 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14%11.5–16.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%74.9–82 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.3%43.3–51.5 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.2%78.4–83.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72.1–77.6 | 78% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%56–66.2 | 67% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.5%63.1–78.8 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%22.8–30.6 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.7%35.3–46.2 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.8%25.7–34.1 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31%26.9–35.2 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.5%18.6–24.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.3%13.3–17.3 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.6%13.6–17.7 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26%22.3–29.9 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.6%39.3–49.8 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.7%18–23.3 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.5%19.7–25.4 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14%12.2–15.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 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 Midland City
Is Midland City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Midland City is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Midland City?
CDC estimates 44.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 37% and 52.6%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Midland City?
Flowers Hospital in Dothan, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Midland City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Midland City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–16.9%), 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 Midland City 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 Midland City.
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.