Moundville · Photo: Altairisfar (Jeffrey Reed) · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Alabama, Moundville is healthier than 56% of graded towns
Moundville differs from Alabama on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moundville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moundville
Moundville looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 56% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 33% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Moundville
1 in 6 adults worry about keeping their housing (17%), vs 13.9% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (11.7% vs 9.6%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Moundville
Moundville runs below Alabama on cancer (6.4% vs 8.2%), heart disease (5.7% vs 7.3%) and COPD (6.8% vs 8%). A young population is part of it: only 7% 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 Moundville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Moundville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moundville is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns, #82 of 187 in Alabama. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 64% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Moundville’s median household income is $73,036; among the 10,747 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$91K), it’s healthier than 33%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Moundville compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.7% (U.S. 6.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16% of Moundville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Moundville adults…
Moundville runs below AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Moundville residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Moundville
No hospital or community health center in Moundville 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 Moundville; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Moundville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Moundville adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Moundville 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.
Moundville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moundville | C | 43.9% | 13% | 15.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moundville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moundville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moundville is better than Alabama on 7 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Moundville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moundville | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22%19.7–24.7 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.9–14.8 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.3–19.9 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.9%38–50 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.6–14.5 | 14.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 41.8%38.4–45.1 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34–40.6 | 40.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.7–29.8 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.7–11.8 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.9–7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13–18.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%13.3–17.4 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%24–31.3 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12.1–16.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.2%37.9–48.6 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.9–11 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.3–83.6 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.6%53.1–59.7 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.1–87.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.4–78.3 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%61.1–69.1 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%71.7–82.5 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%20.1–25.6 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%31.6–40 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23.4–29.9 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.6%18.8–24.7 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17%14.8–19.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.7%10.3–13.3 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16%13.4–18.7 | 14% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.8–38.1 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.6–17.3 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.7–18.3 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Moundville
Is Moundville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moundville is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #82 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moundville?
CDC estimates 43.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 38% and 50%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moundville?
DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Moundville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Moundville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–11%), 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 Moundville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moundville.
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.