Baldwin County Health Data
Baldwin County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.7 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.8
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 Baldwin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Baldwin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 6.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Baldwin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 7.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Baldwin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 9.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Baldwin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Baldwin 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
Baldwin County life expectancy reaches 76.6 years
Health data brief for Baldwin County, Alabama.
Life expectancy in Baldwin County is 76.6 years, which is notably higher than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years and approaches the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 10.2% of the population is uninsured, a rate nearly identical to the national figure of 10% and lower than the state average of 11.1%. Approximately 17% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, matching the national average. Baldwin has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 people, just under the national median of 70. Additionally, the county has 121 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 250. 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.