Photo: La'Quincy May, Photographer · CC BY-SA 4.0Uniontown’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Uniontown differs from Alabama on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Uniontown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Uniontown
Dental care lags in Uniontown
31.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 39.7% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Uniontown
1 in 3 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (31%), 3 times the Alabama rate. Food insecurity (53.2% vs 19.2%) and no reliable transportation (26.8% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 53.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Uniontown
1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.1%), about twice the Alabama rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (27.6%), about twice the Alabama rate. COPD is also above the state: 14.2%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Uniontown runs above Alabama on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Uniontown’s likely range.
What’s behind Uniontown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Uniontown is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Uniontown’s estimates fall in the lowest 2% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 58.9% 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). Uniontown’s median household income is $33,750; among the 1,047 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Uniontown compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.3% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 8.8% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84.2% (U.S. 77.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Uniontown 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.
53.7% of Uniontown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Uniontown adults…
Uniontown runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Uniontown
1 community health center in Uniontown, 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 Uniontown; ≈ 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 Uniontown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Uniontown runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Uniontown 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.
Uniontown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniontown | D− | 58.9% | 27.6% | 27% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Uniontown adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Uniontown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Uniontown is better than Alabama on 4 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Uniontown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Uniontown | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 43.4%37.9–48.9 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21%18.1–23.9 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.2%19.4–25.1 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 58.9%50.3–66.9 | 39.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 27.6%24.5–30.8 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 59.7%55.3–64 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.8%37.4–46.2 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.7%32.9–40.4 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.4–14.7 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.2%12–16.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 8.1%7.2–9.2 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 39.7%33.9–45.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 27%22.4–31.8 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 47.4%40.9–54.2 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 8.8%7.1–10.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 51.1%43.4–58.8 | 39.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.3%12.4–20.4 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.2%81.2–87 | 80.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 31.9%28.5–35.7 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%79.4–85.1 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.5–83.2 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.8%54.2–65.4 | 67% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%66.5–82.1 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%18.6–25.8 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.5%34.5–46.4 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.7%28.7–38.6 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 53.2%46.4–59.7 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 36.2%30.9–41.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 31%26.8–35 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 26.8%22.9–30.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 53.7%46.7–60.1 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 52.3%46.2–58.3 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 31.7%27.6–35.7 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.6%21.1–28.4 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 15.6%13.5–17.9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 19.9%17.1–22.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 12.3%10.5–14.2 | 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 Uniontown
Is Uniontown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Uniontown is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Uniontown?
CDC estimates 58.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 50.3% and 66.9%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Uniontown?
Hale County Hospital in Greensboro, 18.4 miles in a straight line from Uniontown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Uniontown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.4–20.4%), 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 Uniontown 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 Uniontown.
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.