Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Montevallo is healthier than 83%
Montevallo differs from Alabama on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Montevallo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montevallo
Montevallo is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Montevallo is healthier than 53%. Against the 7,902 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 83%. Health Grade ↓
Montevallo looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 74% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 53% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Montevallo
Montevallo runs below Alabama on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.4% vs 7.3%), diabetes (11% vs 14.8%) and cancer (6.1% vs 8.2%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Montevallo’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Montevallo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Montevallo is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, #49 of 187 in Alabama. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 70% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Montevallo’s median household income is $56,626; among the 7,902 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Montevallo is healthier than 74% of graded towns, against 53% nationally.
Out of every 100 Montevallo adults…
Montevallo runs below AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Montevallo
1 community health center in Montevallo, 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 Montevallo; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Montevallo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Montevallo adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Montevallo runs above Alabama.
4 in 10 Montevallo 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.9% of Montevallo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Montevallo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevallo | B− | 33.5% | 11% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Wilton | — | — | — | — |
Wilton: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Montevallo adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Montevallo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Montevallo is better than Alabama on 8 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Montevallo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Montevallo | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.5–23.9 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.6–22.6 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.5%27.9–39.5 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.6–12.5 | 14.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%32.9–40.1 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%31.5–38.7 | 40.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.3%20.9–26 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–6 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.8%12.1–17.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.3–15.3 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%21.7–29.7 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.8–19.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%33.9–45.2 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%8.7–12.5 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%72.7–80 | 80.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.8%52.8–60.8 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.9%77.2–82.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.3%67.8–72.7 | 78% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%62.1–71.1 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%67.1–81 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%21.9–29.2 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.1%32.4–42.2 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21–28.3 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.3%17.3–23.6 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.3–16.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.6–11.5 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%9.9–13 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.9%11.8–16.5 | 14% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%30.9–39.6 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%12–15.5 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.9%16.5–21.4 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.5 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Montevallo
Is Montevallo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Montevallo is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #49 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 Montevallo?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 39.5%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Montevallo?
Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Montevallo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Montevallo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–12.5%), 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 Montevallo more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montevallo.
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.