Barbour County Health Data
Barbour County, Alabama
Health Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Barbour County, Alabama
Barbour faces significant health challenges
At 72.7 years, Barbour's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 73.4 years, and 28.4% of adults report poor or fair health—far above national norms. These gaps signal underlying barriers to care, chronic disease burden, or socioeconomic factors that affect daily wellness across the county.
Among Alabama's lowest-performing health counties
Barbour's 72.7-year life expectancy sits slightly above Alabama's 72.1 state average, but the 28.4% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst in the state. With 12.1% uninsured—above the state's 11.1% average—a significant share of residents lack stable healthcare coverage.
Struggling compared to surrounding rural counties
Barbour's 72.7-year life expectancy falls behind counties like Talbot and Russell nearby, and the 28.4% poor/fair health rate is concerning. With just 40 primary care providers and 29 mental health providers per 100K, residents face real gaps in accessing preventive and behavioral health services.
Insurance gaps compound limited provider access
Barbour's 12.1% uninsured rate means roughly 2,400 residents lack health coverage, facing barriers to routine care and emergency services. With only 40 primary care and 29 mental health providers per 100K, residents often must travel significant distances for specialist consultation or mental health support.
Take action: Get covered and stay healthy
In Barbour County, 12.1% of residents lack insurance—leaving families exposed to medical debt and delayed care that compounds health problems. Contact the Alabama Medicaid office or visit Healthcare.gov to enroll in coverage; many plans are free or low-cost for eligible families.
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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.