Mount Vernon Arsenal-Searcy Hospital Complex · Photo: E. W. Russell, Photographer · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Mount Vernon is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Mount Vernon differs from Alabama on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Vernon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Vernon
Making ends meet is harder in Mount Vernon
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.8%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Housing insecurity (20.8% vs 13.9%) and utility shut-off threats (14% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 22.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Mount Vernon
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.9%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. High blood pressure is also above the state: 52.2%, vs 43.3% across Alabama. In all, Mount Vernon runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Mount Vernon
49.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 20.9% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Mount Vernon is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Mount Vernon is healthier than 13%. Against the 4,441 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 40%. 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 Mount Vernon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Mount Vernon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Vernon is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 50% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Mount Vernon’s median household income is $46,307; among the 4,441 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Mount Vernon compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.8% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 10.7% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.6% of Mount Vernon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Mount Vernon adults…
Mount Vernon runs below AL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Vernon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Mount Vernon
1 community health center in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon; ≈ 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.
3.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Mount Vernon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mount Vernon runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Mount Vernon 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.
Mount Vernon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | D | 43.5% | 21.9% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Calvert | — | — | — | — |
Calvert: 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 Mount Vernon adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mount Vernon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mount Vernon is better than Alabama on 4 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Mount Vernon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mount Vernon | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.9%24.8–33.1 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.6–18 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.3 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%38.5–48.4 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 21.9%19.4–24.5 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 52.2%48.7–55.7 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.3%38.8–45.8 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.9%29.8–35.9 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.2–12 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%7.6–10.7 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 6.1%5.3–6.8 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.9%17.3–24.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14.1–19.9 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 37.3%32.2–42.1 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.7%8.9–12.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.4%41–50.1 | 39.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%9.2–14.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%80.2–85.4 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.1%45.4–52.9 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.1–89 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.3%81.2–85.3 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.3–71.8 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%74.8–85.1 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.6%16–21.3 | 23.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 38%33.6–42.4 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.3%30–38.6 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.8%24.9–34.7 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.8%17.4–24.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14%11.8–16.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.9%11.7–16.1 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.6%18.3–26.9 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.1%36.3–45.7 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.8%20.4–27.2 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.5–19.3 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.6%7.3–9.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%10.3–13.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 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 Mount Vernon
Is Mount Vernon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Vernon is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mount Vernon?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.5% and 48.4%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mount Vernon?
North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette, 18.7 miles in a straight line from Mount Vernon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mount Vernon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–14.6%), 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon.
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.