Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Weaver is healthier than 84%
Weaver differs from Alabama on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weaver. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weaver
Weaver is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Weaver is healthier than 45%. Against the 5,586 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 84%. Health Grade ↓
Weaver looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 66% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 45% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Weaver
Weaver runs below Alabama on diabetes (12.1% vs 14.8%) and stroke (3.4% vs 4.1%). 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 Weaver’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Weaver’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weaver is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns, #64 of 187 in Alabama. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 57% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Weaver’s median household income is $49,435; among the 5,586 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 84%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Weaver is healthier than 66% of graded towns, against 45% nationally.
Out of every 100 Weaver adults…
Weaver runs below AL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Weaver
No hospital or community health center in Weaver 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 Weaver; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Weaver adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Weaver adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
4 in 10 Weaver 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.
11% of Weaver adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Weaver and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Weaver adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Weaver
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Weaver is better than Alabama on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Weaver’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Weaver | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.4–24.4 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12–15.6 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.9–20.5 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%29.3–43 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.5–13.8 | 14.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%35.7–43.9 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%34.2–42.6 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.5–31.8 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.9 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.7 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%9.8–14.5 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.1–17 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23–32.2 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.1–19.2 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.1%34.7–47.4 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.6–11.3 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.3–81.5 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%54.5–62.6 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.8–87.1 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.7–77.4 | 78% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%62.6–71.9 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%67.6–81.8 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%21.7–29.2 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.4%31.3–41.6 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.3–27.9 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.3%13.7–19.3 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%10.1–13.9 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.7–9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.5–9.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%9.1–13.2 | 14% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%30.4–39.5 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.8–17.1 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.2–18.7 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.6 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8–10.4 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Weaver
Is Weaver a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weaver is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #64 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 Weaver?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 43%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Weaver?
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in Anniston, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Weaver’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Weaver have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–11.3%), 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 Weaver more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weaver.
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.