On CDC estimates, Stapleton is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Stapleton differs from Alabama on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stapleton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stapleton
Stapleton looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 47% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 24% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
COPD and cancer run high in Stapleton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. In all, Stapleton runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Stapleton
Grades next door run from Spanish Fort (A) to Bay Minette (D). Stapleton is a C−. 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 Stapleton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Stapleton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stapleton is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns, #99 of 187 in Alabama. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 44% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 20%).
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Stapleton is healthier than 47% of graded towns, against 24% nationally.
Out of every 100 Stapleton adults…
Stapleton runs above AL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Stapleton residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Stapleton and the towns around it
Stapleton’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleton | C− | 37% | 14.4% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Loxley | B− | 37.7% | 12.2% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Spanish Fort | A | 32.3% | 10.1% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Bay Minette | D | 40.7% | 16.3% | 18% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Stapleton
No hospital or community health center in Stapleton 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 Stapleton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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 Stapleton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Stapleton adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Stapleton 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.
12.7% of Stapleton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stapleton adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stapleton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stapleton is better than Alabama on 1 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Stapleton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stapleton | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.8%20.6–27 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.6–17.6 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.8 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%31.4–42.8 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.6–16.5 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.5%40.8–48.4 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43%39.1–46.9 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.5–37 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.3–11.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 4.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.7–16 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.6%14.8–20.5 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%25.6–34.1 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.2–17.6 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%32–42.4 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.2–12.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.6–82.1 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%50.8–58.4 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.9–87 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.1–80.6 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%63.5–72.8 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%65.2–79.6 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.5–28.4 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%28.8–38.1 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.2–26 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%15–21.1 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%10–14 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.8–9.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.6–10.2 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%10.5–15.3 | 14% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.8%34.5–43.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%15.8–20.8 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.3–19.9 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.9–11.3 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9–11.7 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 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 Stapleton
Is Stapleton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stapleton is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #99 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 Stapleton?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 42.8%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stapleton?
North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Stapleton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stapleton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–12.6%), 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 Stapleton 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 Stapleton.
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.