Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Satsuma is healthier than 34%
Satsuma differs from Alabama on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Satsuma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Satsuma
Satsuma looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 78% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 56% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Satsuma’s lead shrinks
Satsuma is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, but 34% of the 8,432 towns with similar household incomes ($76K–$126K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Satsuma adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alabama. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Satsuma is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Saraland (B−). Around town ↓
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 Satsuma’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Satsuma’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Satsuma is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #42 of 187 in Alabama. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Satsuma’s median household income is $101,042; among the 8,432 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 34%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Satsuma is healthier than 78% of graded towns, against 56% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Satsuma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Satsuma and the towns around it
Satsuma has the best Health Grade of the 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.
Out of every 100 Satsuma adults…
Satsuma runs below AL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Satsuma
No hospital or community health center in Satsuma 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 Satsuma; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Satsuma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Satsuma adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Satsuma 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Satsuma adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Satsuma
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Satsuma is better than Alabama on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Satsuma’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Satsuma | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%16.6–21.7 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.6–15 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.2–18.2 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%29.9–39.1 | 39.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.7–15.1 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%36.1–42.9 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%38.2–45.2 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26.7–32.4 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 4.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.3–13.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.8–16.3 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%22.3–29.8 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.1–18.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%31.9–40.4 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.6–10.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.5–81.6 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%57.7–64.5 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.8–88.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.8–81.9 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%62.5–70.6 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%73.1–83.9 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%20.4–26.6 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%28.7–36.3 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%21–27.5 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%11.6–16.3 | 19.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.4–11.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.6–7.7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.4–8.5 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.5–10.9 | 14% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%28.9–36.5 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.2–17.5 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.4–16.1 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.3 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 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 Satsuma
Is Satsuma a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Satsuma is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #42 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 Satsuma?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 39.1%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Satsuma?
Usa Health University Hospital in Mobile, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Satsuma’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Satsuma have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–10.2%), 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 Satsuma more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Satsuma.
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.