Where Mignon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mignon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mignon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mignon
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Mignon
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.8%, vs 14.8% across Alabama. In all, Mignon runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mignon
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.6%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (14.8% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (14.4% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 25.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Mignon adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.1%), vs 28.7% across Alabama. Habits ↓
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 Mignon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mignon adults…
Mignon runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.5% of Mignon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
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.
Care in and near Mignon
No hospital or community health center in Mignon 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 Mignon; ≈ 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 Mignon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Mignon adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Mignon 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.
Mignon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylacauga | D | 47% | 18.6% | 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 Mignon adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mignon
Why doesn’t Mignon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mignon.
What hospital is closest to Mignon?
Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Mignon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mignon.
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.