Where Movico residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Movico, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Movico. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Movico
Making ends meet is harder in Movico
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.8%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Housing insecurity (22.3% vs 13.9%) and utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 24.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke run high in Movico
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.6%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. In all, Movico runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Movico
47.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 24.3% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Movico’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.2% of Movico adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Movico adults…
Movico 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 Movico adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Movico
No hospital or community health center in Movico 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 Movico; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Movico adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Movico runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Movico 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.
Movico 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 Movico adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Movico
Why doesn’t Movico have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Movico.
What hospital is closest to Movico?
North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Movico’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 Movico?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Mobile Health Center in Mount Vernon, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Movico.
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.