On CDC estimates, Winfield is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Winfield differs from Alabama on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Winfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winfield
Winfield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Winfield is healthier than 15%. Against the 5,683 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 38%. Health Grade ↓
COPD and cancer run high in Winfield
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 8% across Alabama. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. In all, Winfield runs above Alabama on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%), and COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Winfield has a top-rated hospital
North Mississippi Health Services - South Marion is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Winfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Winfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winfield is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #131 of 187 in Alabama. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 33% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Winfield’s median household income is $49,688; among the 5,683 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Winfield is healthier than 30% of graded towns, against 15% nationally.
Out of every 100 Winfield adults…
Winfield runs above AL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Winfield is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Winfield as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Winfield
1 hospital in Winfield, 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 Winfield; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Winfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Winfield adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
1 in 3 Winfield 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.
13% of Winfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Winfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield | D | 41.4% | 15% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Brilliant | — | — | — | — | |
| Glen Allen | — | — | — | — |
Brilliant: not graded. Glen Allen: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Winfield adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Winfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Winfield is better than Alabama on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Winfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Winfield | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%21.6–28.1 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.3–18.3 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.9–20.1 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.4%33.8–49.3 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13.1–17.1 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 45.3%41.2–49.5 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.8%39.5–48.1 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.7%31.4–38.3 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–11 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%15.3–21.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.5%14.9–20.1 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.2%26.4–36 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.5–16.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%32.3–44.8 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%8.8–12.4 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.2–83.2 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.5%51.9–59.3 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.8–87.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%77–81.8 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%59.7–68.8 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%67.6–80.6 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.1–29.4 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%30.1–39.9 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.7–27.7 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%15.4–20.6 | 19.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.5–14 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.2–9.4 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.9–10.2 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%10.9–15.1 | 14% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.5%35.6–45.2 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.5%17–22.1 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.3–19.8 | 16.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%9.6–12.4 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.4–5.6 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Winfield
Is Winfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winfield is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #131 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Winfield?
CDC estimates 41.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 49.3%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Winfield?
North Mississippi Health Services - South Marion in Winfield, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Winfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Winfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–12.4%), 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 Winfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Winfield.
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.