Mobile

AL

Mobile County, Alabama

Population 413K |Median income $58,880 |6 hospitals

Population
412,590
Mobile County
Median Income
$58,880
-13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$190,700
-16% vs avg
Median Age
38.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
413K-0%
Median Income
$58,880+37%
Median Home Value
$190,700+53%
Poverty Rate
16.2%-18%
Unemployment
5.2%-56%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,052/mo
Poverty Rate
16.2% +14% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26%
Work From Home 8.3%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 55.6%
African American 35.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Asian 2.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
43.1%
Short Sleep Duration
40.7%
Obesity
39%
Physical Inactivity
30.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Diabetes
16.1%
Current Smoking
15.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
14%
Binge Drinking
13.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.6%
Annual Checkup 79.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.3%
Stroke
4.3%

Hospitals 6 total

Rating Distribution
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3
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0
Average Rating
2.3/5
Total Hospitals
6
With ER
4
USA HEALTH HCA PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, LLC
MOBILE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
USA HEALTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
MOBILE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER
MOBILE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER
MOBILE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Mobile Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 33m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Mobile, AL? ▼
Mobile, AL has a population of 412,590 people, located in Mobile County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Mobile? ▼
The median household income in Mobile, AL is $58,880 per year. The poverty rate is 16.2%.
What is the median home value in Mobile? ▼
The median home value in Mobile, AL is $190,700. Median rent is $1,052/month.
What are the top health concerns in Mobile? ▼
The top health indicators in Mobile include High Blood Pressure (43.1%), Short Sleep Duration (40.7%), Obesity (39%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Mobile? ▼
Mobile has 6 hospitals with an average rating of 2.3/5 stars. 4 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Mobile? ▼
The median age in Mobile, AL is 38.5 years. 26% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Mobile, AL is located in Mobile County, Alabama. With a population of 413K and a median household income of $58,880, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 6 hospitals with an average rating of 2.3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Mobile area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Mobile County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.