Autauga County Health Data
Autauga County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.7
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Autauga County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Autauga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Autauga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Autauga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.4% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 9.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.7% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Autauga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Autauga County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider access in Autauga County
Health data brief for Autauga County, Alabama.
Autauga County has 37 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of physical health, residents have a life expectancy of 74.8 years. This is higher than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years, though it remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Autauga sits at 8.2%, which is lower than both the state rate of 11.1% and the national mark of 10%. Furthermore, 17.7% of adults report being in poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. The county also records 44 primary care providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.