Rosecrans, Gen. William, Headquarters · Photo: Nettieintheboro · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Stevenson is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Stevenson trails Alabama on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stevenson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stevenson
Stevenson is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Stevenson is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Stevenson
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.3% across Alabama. In all, Stevenson runs above Alabama on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Stevenson
49% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 25.5% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More Stevenson adults live with a disability
1 in 2 adults live with a disability (47.7%, vs 36.5% across Alabama). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.8% vs 6%. Disability ↓
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 Stevenson’s likely range.
What’s behind Stevenson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stevenson is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Stevenson’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 22.4% of adults, against 15.1% across Alabama and 11.8% 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). Stevenson’s median household income is $53,958; among the 7,107 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Stevenson adults…
Stevenson runs above AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Stevenson residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stevenson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stevenson adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Stevenson
No hospital or community health center in Stevenson 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 Stevenson; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Stevenson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Stevenson runs above Alabama.
1 in 3 Stevenson 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.
22.9% of Stevenson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Stevenson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson | D− | 43% | 18.7% | 22.4% | CDC place |
| Bridgeport | D− | 42.9% | 18.8% | 23.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Stevenson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stevenson is better than Alabama on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Stevenson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stevenson | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.9%28.1–35.8 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.9–21.5 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.1–22.9 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43%34.9–51.3 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.7%16.4–21.1 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.9%44.6–53.3 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.3%38.8–47.8 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.8%33.2–40.5 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.8 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%8.9–11 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.5%21.4–30.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.4%19.3–25.8 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.3%32.1–42.7 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.3–15.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.8%36.6–51.2 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.2%10.9–15.8 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.7–83.4 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49%44.9–53.2 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.1–85.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.9–82.1 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58.3–68.5 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%63.3–79.5 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.5%23.6–31.6 | 23.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%30.4–41.1 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.2%23.4–31.5 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.4%23.8–31.3 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%15.4–20.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13%11.3–14.8 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.3%11.8–15 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.9%19.9–26.2 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.7%42.6–52.9 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.4%21.5–27.4 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.2%18.8–23.7 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.8%8–9.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.1%12.6–15.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7%6.3–7.8 | 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 Stevenson
Is Stevenson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stevenson is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stevenson?
CDC estimates 43% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 51.3%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stevenson?
Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Stevenson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stevenson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–15.8%), 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 Stevenson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stevenson.
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.