Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Saraland is healthier than 69%
Saraland beats Alabama on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Saraland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saraland
Saraland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Saraland is healthier than 46%. Against the 9,296 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
Saraland looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 69% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 46% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Saraland has a community health center but no hospital
Altapointe Health Systems is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Usa Health University Hospital in Mobile, 9.5 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Saraland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Saraland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saraland is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, #59 of 187 in Alabama. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 62% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Saraland’s median household income is $61,509; among the 9,296 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Saraland is healthier than 69% of graded towns, against 46% nationally.
Care in and near Saraland
1 community health center in Saraland, 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 Saraland; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Saraland adults…
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Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
34 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Saraland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Saraland adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Saraland adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Saraland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Saraland and the towns around it
Saraland’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saraland | B− | 35.7% | 13.3% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Chickasaw | D | 42.9% | 17.9% | 20% | CDC place |
| Mobile | C | 40% | 17% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Satsuma | B | 34.3% | 13.4% | 14% | CDC place |
| Prichard | D− | 50.7% | 27.6% | 23.2% | CDC place |
| Creola | C+ | 36.6% | 14.8% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Axis | — | — | — | — |
Axis: 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 Saraland adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Saraland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Saraland is better than Alabama on 7 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Saraland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Saraland | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.1%17.9–22.4 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%12–14.9 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.4–19.3 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%31.4–40.4 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.9–14.9 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%35.7–42.1 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36.5–43.2 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%25.5–30.7 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.3–15.2 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.8–16.9 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%23.9–30.8 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.2–18.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%33.3–41.9 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.5–10.5 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.9–81 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.1%55.6–62.6 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.3–87 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.3–80.3 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.3%62.1–70.4 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%71.3–82.6 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.9–27.1 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%29.8–37.7 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%22.2–28.8 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.3%14.2–18.6 | 19.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.4–13.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.9–9.1 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.6–9.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%9.5–12.9 | 14% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%30.2–37.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.6–17.2 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.1–10.1 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Saraland
Is Saraland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saraland is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #59 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 Saraland?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 40.4%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Saraland?
Usa Health University Hospital in Mobile, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Saraland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Saraland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10.5%), 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 Saraland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saraland.
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.