Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Mooresville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mooresville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 35649. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mooresville
Cancer, arthritis and high cholesterol run high in Mooresville
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. 37.4% of adults have arthritis, vs 30.3% across Alabama. High cholesterol is also above the state: 48.2%, vs 40.7% across Alabama. In all, Mooresville runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mooresville keeps up with checkups
It beats Alabama on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.4% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (72.5% vs 56.9%). Checkups ↓
Mooresville is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Mooresville’s likely range; Mooresville’s figures come from ZIP code 35649, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mooresville adults…
Mooresville runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mooresville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
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Care in and near Mooresville
No hospital or community health center in Mooresville 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 Mooresville; ≈ 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).
How Mooresville adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Mooresville does better than Alabama.
3 in 10 Mooresville 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.
4.1% of Mooresville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Mooresville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mooresville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mooresville
Why doesn’t Mooresville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mooresville.
What hospital is closest to Mooresville?
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus in Decatur, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Mooresville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mooresville?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care Clinic, Inc., --Decatur in Decatur, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mooresville.
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.