Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Union Springs’ CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Union Springs differs from Alabama on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Union Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union Springs
Dental care lags in Union Springs
35.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 41% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Union Springs
3 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (28.8%), 3 times the Alabama rate. Food insecurity (51.9% vs 19.2%) and no reliable transportation (25.9% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 50.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Union Springs adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (48.5%), vs 28.7% across Alabama. Habits ↓
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 Union Springs’ likely range.
What’s behind Union Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union Springs is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Union Springs’ estimates fall in the lowest 2% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 54.2% of adults, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% 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). Union Springs’ median household income is $26,250; among the 279 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($20K–$33K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Union Springs compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.5% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 9.2% (U.S. 15.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Union Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
50.8% of Union Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
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.
Out of every 100 Union Springs adults…
Union Springs runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Union Springs
2 hospitals in Union Springs, 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 Union Springs; ≈ 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 Union Springs adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Union Springs runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Union Springs 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.
Union Springs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Springs | D− | 54.2% | 26.4% | 26.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Union Springs adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Union Springs
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Union Springs is better than Alabama on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Union Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Union Springs | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 43.6%39.1–47.8 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.3%18.8–23.9 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.4%19.8–25.2 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 54.2%45–63.1 | 39.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 26.4%23.5–29.3 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 56.8%52.2–61.2 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%37.6–47 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.7%32–39.3 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.2%12.6–15.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.9%7.1–8.6 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 41%35.7–46.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26.6%22.8–30.3 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 48.5%42.3–54.5 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.2%7.3–11.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 51.8%43.9–59.6 | 39.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.8%16.7–23.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%79.5–85.8 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 35.9%32–39.9 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.8%79.5–84.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.5–82.2 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.9%56.3–67.2 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%65.6–81.1 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.2–26.7 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.1%34.7–48 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.5%29.3–40.3 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 51.9%46.8–57.4 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 35.9%31.6–40.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 28.8%25.3–32.7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 25.9%22.8–29.4 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 50.8%45.7–56 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 52.6%47–57.9 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 31.5%28.2–34.8 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 25.2%22.2–28.1 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 15.5%14–17 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 19.9%17.7–22.1 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 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 Union Springs
Is Union Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union Springs is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Union Springs?
CDC estimates 54.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 45% and 63.1%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Union Springs?
Bullock County Hospital in Union Springs, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Union Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Union Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.7–23.7%), 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 Union Springs more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union Springs.
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.