Photo: The original uploader was Mld74 at English Wikipedia. · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Oneonta is healthier than 54%
Oneonta trails Alabama on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oneonta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oneonta
Oneonta looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 51% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 28% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Oneonta
The closest emergency room is Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, 25 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Quality of Life Health Services is closer (1.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Oneonta has no health insurance
13.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Alabama. Checkups ↓
Cancer and COPD run high in Oneonta
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Oneonta runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Oneonta is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Oneonta is healthier than 28%. Against the 7,112 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 54%. 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 Oneonta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Oneonta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oneonta is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #92 of 187 in Alabama. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 55% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Oneonta’s median household income is $53,980; among the 7,112 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Oneonta is healthier than 51% of graded towns, against 28% nationally.
Care in and near Oneonta
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Oneonta, 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 Oneonta; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Oneonta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Out of every 100 Oneonta adults…
Oneonta runs above AL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Oneonta adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Oneonta 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.
13.1% of Oneonta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Oneonta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta | C | 36% | 14.8% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oneonta adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oneonta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oneonta is better than Alabama on 0 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Oneonta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oneonta | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.2%21.8–28.7 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.9–18.1 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.8–19 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%28.5–44.1 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%12.8–17 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.9%38.5–47.3 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.9%38.5–47.5 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.3%29.6–36.9 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.7–11.3 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–11 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.1–11 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5.1 | 4.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%12.8–19.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13.2–18.1 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.9%25.9–35.9 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.7–15.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%29.9–43.4 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.7%11.5–16 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.2–83.7 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.7%49.7–57.8 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.3–87.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%77–82.1 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%59.9–70.1 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%63.6–79.1 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.3–27.6 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%29.3–40.3 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.1–27.7 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.8%15.7–22.1 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11.1–15.3 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%10.8–15.6 | 14% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40%35.1–44.8 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%16.5–22 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15–19.5 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.3–12.3 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.4–5.6 | 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 Oneonta
Is Oneonta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oneonta is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #92 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 Oneonta?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 44.1%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oneonta?
Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, 25.0 miles in a straight line from Oneonta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oneonta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–16%), 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 Oneonta 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 Oneonta.
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.