Photo: Altairisfar · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Thomasville is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Thomasville differs from Alabama on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thomasville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thomasville
Making ends meet is harder in Thomasville
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.4%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (13.3% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (18.8% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 20.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Thomasville is in the bottom 10% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Thomasville is healthier than only 10% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on self-rated health, obesity, diabetes and exercise. Health Grade ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Thomasville
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.7%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Thomasville runs above Alabama on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Thomasville, and more people treating it
50.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
Thomasville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Thomasville is healthier than 10%. Against the 3,245 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 43%. Health Grade ↓
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 Thomasville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Thomasville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thomasville is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #147 of 187 in Alabama. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 33% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Thomasville’s median household income is $42,671; among the 3,245 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Thomasville compares well: binge drinking, 11.1% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.6% of Thomasville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Thomasville adults…
Thomasville runs above AL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Thomasville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Thomasville
2 community health centers in Thomasville, 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 Thomasville; ≈ 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.
How Thomasville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Thomasville runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Thomasville 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.
Thomasville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville | D | 44.7% | 18.7% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Thomasville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Thomasville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Thomasville is better than Alabama on 2 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Thomasville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Thomasville | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.4%24.7–31.9 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14–18.1 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.7–20.1 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.7%36.2–52.8 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.7%16.2–20.9 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 50.6%45.6–54.8 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%36.7–46 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.4%31.4–38.9 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.5–12.4 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.5–9.5 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20%16.4–24.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%14.4–19.5 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 35.1%29.4–40.3 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.1%8.7–13.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.2%36–50.5 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.4%8.5–12.3 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.4%79.9–86 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.2%48.9–57.4 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%84.9–88.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.6–83.2 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%62.5–72.3 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%69.2–83.3 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%18.3–25.7 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.9%33.3–44.6 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.7%25.4–34.1 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.4%22.9–30 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.8%16.4–21.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.3%11.6–15.1 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.1–14.2 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.6%17.7–23.8 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.4%37.9–48.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.1%19.2–24.8 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.3–19.8 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%7.9–10.1 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.3–6.6 | 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 Thomasville
Is Thomasville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thomasville is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #147 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Thomasville?
CDC estimates 44.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.2% and 52.8%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Thomasville?
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital in Grove Hill, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Thomasville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Thomasville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–12.3%), 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 Thomasville 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 Thomasville.
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.