On CDC estimates, Irondale is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Irondale differs from Georgia on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Irondale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Irondale
Dental care lags in Irondale
41% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 25.4% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Irondale
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (22.8%), more than twice the Georgia rate. Food insecurity (37.3% vs 17.7%) and housing insecurity (31% vs 15%) are higher too. 35.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Irondale is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Irondale is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. 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 Georgia figure falls outside Irondale’s likely range.
What’s behind Irondale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irondale is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #228 of 261 in Georgia. All seven of Irondale’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 49.3% of adults, against 35.2% across Georgia 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). Irondale’s median household income is $55,030; among the 7,424 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Irondale compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.6% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.5% (U.S. 15.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Irondale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35.9% of Irondale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Irondale adults…
Irondale runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Irondale residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Irondale
No hospital or community health center in Irondale 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 Irondale; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Irondale adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Irondale runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Irondale 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.
Irondale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Irondale adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Irondale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Irondale is better than Georgia on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Irondale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Irondale | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.1%25.6–32.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.9–18.9 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.6–23.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 49.3%43.7–54.8 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.1%16.2–20.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.9%40.3–47.4 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%30.8–37.7 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%22.7–27.9 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.8–13.6 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%7.1–9.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.4%21.6–29.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%16–21.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.9%31.3–40.4 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.5%9.5–13.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.7%43–52.6 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.4%15.5–21.6 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.1–83.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 41%37.7–44.4 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.6–86.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.9–80.1 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.4%53.7–62.9 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%68.8–81 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%16.1–21.5 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 42.9%38.1–47.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.4%26.5–34.5 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 37.3%32.4–42.2 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 31%26.9–35 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 22.8%19.8–25.7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.2%16.7–21.8 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35.9%31–40.8 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.5%33.2–41.6 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.6%17.2–22.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%16.7–21.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 9.8%8.7–11 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.5%11.8–15.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 4.2% | 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 Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Irondale
Is Irondale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irondale is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #228 of 261 in Georgia. 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 Irondale?
CDC estimates 49.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 43.7% and 54.8%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Irondale?
Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Irondale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Irondale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.5–21.6%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
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 Irondale 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 Irondale.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Georgia 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.