Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Monroeville is healthier than 57%
Monroeville differs from Alabama on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monroeville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monroeville
Monroeville is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Monroeville is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Monroeville
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.8%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (15.2% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (21.2% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 24.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Monroeville
The closest emergency room is Evergreen Medical Center in Evergreen, 23.5 miles away in a straight line. And 14.4% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.8% across Alabama. For everyday care, Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. - Monroeville Health Center is closer (2.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Monroeville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Monroeville is healthier than 7%. Against the 863 towns with similar household incomes ($24K–$41K), it’s healthier than 57%. 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 Monroeville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Monroeville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monroeville is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #157 of 187 in Alabama. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 25% 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). Monroeville’s median household income is $32,513; among the 863 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$41K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Monroeville compares well: binge drinking, 10.6% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.6% of Monroeville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Monroeville
1 community health center in Monroeville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Monroeville; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Monroeville adults…
Monroeville runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Monroeville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Monroeville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Monroeville runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Monroeville 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.
Monroeville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroeville | D | 44.2% | 19% | 18.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monroeville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Monroeville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Monroeville is better than Alabama on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Monroeville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Monroeville | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.4%26.8–34 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.7 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.3–20.7 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.2%35.8–53 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19%16.7–21.4 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 51.2%46.7–55.7 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.5%37–46 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.2%30.7–37.8 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%9–11.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.7%14.7–21.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.4%15.8–21.1 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.6%31.2–41.8 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.6%8.6–13.1 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.1%38.2–52.4 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%10.2–14.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.4%80.2–86.3 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.1%46.1–54.3 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84–87.8 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.9–82.8 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%61.8–71.9 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%69.7–83.4 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.1–25.1 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.7%32.2–43.2 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.6%25.6–33.7 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.8%26.2–33.4 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.2%18.6–23.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.2%13.3–17.1 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.4%12.8–16.3 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.6%21.5–28 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.3%38.3–47.9 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.1%20.5–25.8 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%16.5–21.1 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.7%7.8–9.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.1%11.6–14.6 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%6–7.3 | 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 Monroeville
Is Monroeville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monroeville is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #157 of 187 in Alabama. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Monroeville?
CDC estimates 44.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 53%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monroeville?
Evergreen Medical Center in Evergreen, 23.5 miles in a straight line from Monroeville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Monroeville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–14.3%), 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 Monroeville 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 Monroeville.
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.