Health · Luverne
Luverne, AL health
Luverne differs from Alabama on 6 of 40 measures. It has more adults treating high blood pressure (80.8% vs 78%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had a stroke (5.1% vs 4.1%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for LuverneTownTapestry Health GradeNew
C−
Luverne’s Health Grade: C−
On seven CDC health estimates for adults, Luverne is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns, and than 59% of towns with similar incomes.
DSelf-rated healthC-Physical distressC+Mental distressCObesityDDiabetesCSmokingDExercise
All U.S. towns we grade (19,420)Healthier than 17%
Less healthyHealthier
Alabama towns we grade (319)Healthier than 43%
Towns with similar incomes, $32K–$54K (3,200)Healthier than 59%
Better than its income would suggest. Luverne is healthier than most towns with similar incomes, even though its overall grade is C−.
These are estimates. At the ends of CDC’s likely ranges, Luverne could be anywhere from D− to B−.
How the Health Grade works
- Seven CDC estimates. Adults in fair or poor health, frequent physical distress, frequent mental distress, obesity, diabetes, smoking and no exercise (CDC PLACES, 2025 release). On each one a town earns the share of U.S. towns doing worse, and those shares are averaged. It’s the same score as our Healthiest towns in Alabama ranking.
- Graded on a national curve. Every U.S. town with 1,000+ residents and all seven estimates (19,420 places) is lined up by score: A+ top 5%A next 10%A- next 10%B B+ to B−, next 30%C C+ to C−, next 30%D D and D−, bottom 15%
- Not adjusted for income. Wealthier towns are usually healthier, and the grade shows that as it is. The similar-incomes bar compares Luverne with U.S. towns whose median household income is within 25% of its own.
- Modeled, not measured. CDC combines national survey answers with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix. Luverne uses CDC’s own estimate for it. High blood pressure is left out because it tracks age more than anything else. The confidence line recomputes the grade with every estimate at the low, then the high, end of its range.
Report card
How Luverne compares with Alabama
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
39.5% have obesity
0 better7 close5 worse
Habits
33.2% get no exercise
0 better4 close0 worse
Care & screenings
82.5% had a checkup
1 better6 close0 worse
Mind & connection
36.2% feel lonely
0 better5 close0 worse
Everyday needs
21.2% face food insecurity
0 better5 close0 worse
Disability
41% have a disability
7 measures · shown without a better/worse judgment
Chronic conditions
Out of every 100 Luverne adults…
48 of every 100 Luverne adults have high blood pressure
Alabama: 43 in 100 · too close to call · margin 43.3–52.4%
Bars show Luverne; the black tick is Alabama. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Habits
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
Luverne, betterLuverne, worseToo close to callAlabama
Get no exerciseshare of adults
33.2% Luverne
AL 28.7%
AL 28.7%
Sleep under 7 hoursshare of adults
39.1% Luverne
AL 39.1%
AL 39.1%
Binge drinkshare of adults
12.2% Luverne
AL 14.1%
AL 14.1%
Smoke cigarettesshare of adults
16.7% Luverne
AL 15.1%
AL 15.1%
0%10%20%30%40%
Care & screenings
Keeping up with care
Share of Luverne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Yearly checkup
AL 80%Dentist visit
AL 57%Cholesterol check
AL 86%Colon screening
AL 67%Mammogram
AL 78%Taking BP meds
AL 78%1 in 9
working-age adults has no health insurance
Luverne 10.6% · Alabama 1 in 10 (9.9%)
Mind & connection
How Luverne adults are doing
1 in 3Luverne adults feel lonely
36.2% · Alabama 35.4% · too close to call
1 in 4Luverne adults have been diagnosed with depression
22.9% · Alabama 23.3% · too close to call
1 in 4Luverne adults lack social or emotional support
26.7% · Alabama 24.8% · too close to call
1 in 6Luverne adults are in frequent mental distress
17.5% · Alabama 17.2% · too close to call
Everyday needs
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
1 in 5
Luverne adults worry about having enough food
21.2% · AL 19.2% · about the same
1 in 7
Luverne adults worry about keeping their housing
14.8% · AL 13.9% · about the same
1 in 10
Luverne adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
9.8% · AL 9.6% · about the same
1 in 10
Luverne adults lack reliable transportation
10.3% · AL 9.8% · about the same
15.6% of Luverne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Disability
Living with a disability
41%
of Luverne adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Walking or climbing stairs20.9%
Thinking or memory17.3%
Hearing9.7%
Errands alone11.4%
Vision7%
Dressing or bathing5.3%
Black tick: Alabama. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Getting care
Care in and near Luverne
No hospital or community health center in Luverne itself. These are the nearest.
HNearest ERCrenshaw Community HospitalLuverne · 3.4 miDirections →
+Low-cost careSoutheast Alabama Rural Health AssociateDozier · 16.5 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
16.5 mi
Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associate
5 sites · nearest in Dozier
Dozier Family Health CenterDozier · 16.5 mi
Se Alabama Rural Health AssociatesTroy · 18.4 mi
Sarha Doctors CenterTroy · 18.4 mi
Andalusia Family Health CenterAndalusia · 29.5 mi
Enterprise Children's Center and Family MedicineEnterprise · 36.8 mi
23.2 mi
Health Services
3 sites · nearest in Ramer
Ramer Family Health CenterRamer · 23.2 mi
Hayneville Family Health CenterHayneville · 36.8 mi
Gateway Family Health CenterMontgomery · 42.2 mi
23.4 mi
The Health Care Authority of the City of Greenville- Lv Stabler Hospital
Greenville · not rated
Nothing matches.
! Primary careLuverne's county is a federal shortage area.Crenshaw County · need score 11 of 25
! Dental careLuverne's county is a federal shortage area for some residents.Low-income residents, Crenshaw County · need score 18 of 25
! Mental healthLuverne's county is a federal shortage area.Catchment Area M-18 · need score 18 of 25
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 Luverne. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 40 measures for Luverne
| Measure | Luverne | Margin | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 47.9% | 43.3–52.4% | 43.3% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 43.1% | 38.5–47.9% | 40.7% | about the same |
| Obesity | 39.5% | 31.3–47.9% | 39.4% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 35.1% | 31.3–39% | 30.3% | worse |
| Depression | 22.9% | 19.3–26.7% | 23.3% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 15.4% | 12.4–18.7% | 15.4% | about the same |
| Asthma | 10.7% | 9.4–12% | 10% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.4% | 8.5–10.4% | 8.2% | worse |
| Diabetes | 16.8% | 14.6–19.2% | 14.8% | about the same |
| COPD | 9.8% | 8.5–11.3% | 8% | worse |
| Heart disease | 8.7% | 7.7–9.8% | 7.3% | worse |
| Stroke | 5.1% | 4.6–5.6% | 4.1% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7% | 14.1–19.4% | 15.1% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 12.2% | 9.8–14.8% | 14.1% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 33.2% | 27.8–38.6% | 28.7% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1% | 32–46.5% | 39.1% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 82.5% | 79.2–85.4% | 80.4% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 53.6% | 49.2–57.6% | 56.9% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 86.7% | 84.7–88.5% | 85.8% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 69.9% | 65–74.6% | 67% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 74.7% | 66.6–81.7% | 77.9% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 80.8% | 78.3–83.2% | 78% | better |
| No health insurance | 10.6% | 8.9–12.6% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 36.2% | 30.9–41.7% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 26.7% | 22.9–30.5% | 24.8% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.5% | 15.3–19.6% | 17.2% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 26.3% | 22.8–30% | 22.8% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 16% | 13.9–18.2% | 14.2% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 21.2% | 18.2–24.6% | 19.2% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 14.8% | 12.8–17% | 13.9% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 9.8% | 8.5–11.2% | 9.6% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 10.3% | 9.1–11.7% | 9.8% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 15.6% | 13.2–18.3% | 14% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41% | 35.9–46.1% | 36.5% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 20.9% | 18.3–23.9% | 17.1% | |
| Thinking or memory | 17.3% | 15–19.6% | 16.1% | |
| Hearing | 9.7% | 8.6–11% | 8.2% | |
| Vision | 7% | 6.2–7.8% | 6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 5.3% | 4.7–6% | 4.6% | |
| Errands alone | 11.4% | 10–13% | 9.8% | |
About these numbers
How CDC estimates town health
They're modeled estimatesCDC combines a large national health survey with each area's age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Luverne door to door.
Close calls stay grayEvery figure has a margin of error. When the Alabama figure falls inside it, we don't call Luverne better or worse.
CDC's own town estimateCDC publishes Luverne directly, so these are its own figures.
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.