Photo: Chris Pruitt · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Somerville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Somerville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Somerville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Somerville
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Somerville
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.3% across Alabama. Depression is also above the state: 28.5%, vs 23.3% across Alabama. In all, Somerville runs above Alabama on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Somerville
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22%), vs 15.1% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Somerville
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 22.7% 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 Somerville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Somerville adults…
Somerville runs above AL on 6 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Somerville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Somerville
No hospital or community health center in Somerville 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 Somerville; ≈ 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 Somerville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Somerville runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Somerville 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.
19.2% of Somerville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Somerville 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 Somerville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Somerville
Why doesn’t Somerville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Somerville.
What hospital is closest to Somerville?
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus in Decatur, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Somerville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Somerville.
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.