Jacob Magee House · Photo: Altairisfar (Jeffrey Reed) · CC BY-SA 3.0Prichard’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Prichard differs from Alabama on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Prichard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prichard
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Prichard
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (8%), about twice the Alabama rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (27.6%), about twice the Alabama rate. COPD is also above the state: 12.8%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Prichard runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Prichard
38.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 33% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More Prichard adults get no exercise
45.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.7% across Alabama. There are 12 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Prichard’s likely range.
What’s behind Prichard’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prichard is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #185 of 187 in Alabama. All seven of Prichard’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 27.6% of adults, against 14.8% across Alabama and 12% nationally.
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). Prichard’s median household income is $36,588; among the 1,537 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$46K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Prichard compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.1% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 9.5% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Prichard adults…
Prichard runs below AL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Prichard 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.
12 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Prichard
2 community health centers in Prichard, 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 Prichard; ≈ 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 Prichard adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Prichard runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Prichard 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.
42.3% of Prichard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Prichard and the towns around it
Prichard’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Prichard adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Prichard
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Prichard is better than Alabama on 4 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Prichard’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Prichard | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.9%34.7–41.1 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17.2–21.1 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.6–21.7 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 50.7%45.9–55.7 | 39.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 27.6%25.2–30.2 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 57.5%54.3–60.8 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.9%39.5–46.4 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.5%32.7–38.5 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.6–6.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.7%9.8–11.8 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.8%11.6–14.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 8%7.4–8.6 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 33%28.6–37.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.2%20.6–25.9 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 45.5%41.4–49.6 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.5%7.9–11.4 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 50%45.5–54.7 | 39.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%12.7–17.1 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.1%80.4–85.6 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 38.7%35.4–42.3 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.7–86.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.2%81.1–85.2 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%59–67.4 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%70.8–82.3 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%17.4–22.8 | 23.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 38.2%34.2–42.3 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35%31.4–39 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 44.8%41.3–48.5 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 30.1%27.3–33.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 24.1%21.7–26.7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 21.6%19.6–23.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 42.3%38.9–46 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.8%44.1–51.6 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 30.3%27.8–32.9 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.7%18.6–22.8 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 13.3%12.2–14.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.9%15.3–18.5 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.6%9.8–11.5 | 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 Prichard
Is Prichard a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prichard is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #185 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Prichard?
CDC estimates 50.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 45.9% and 55.7%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Prichard?
Usa Health University Hospital in Mobile, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Prichard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Prichard have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.7–17.1%), 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 Prichard more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Prichard.
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.