Bibb County Health Data
Bibb County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.5
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 Bibb County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bibb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.7% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 13.9% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.4% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 24.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bibb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.9% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 14.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.9% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bibb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.2% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bibb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bibb County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care clinician access in Bibb County
Health data brief for Bibb County, Alabama.
Bibb County has 67 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, nearly matching the national median of 70 per 100,000. This availability of clinicians contrasts with the mental health provider rate, which stands at 37 per 100,000, well under the national median of 250. The data shows 25.1% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Life expectancy in Bibb is 73.0 years, which is longer than the Alabama average of 72.1 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 10.8% of the county is uninsured, a figure slightly lower than the state average of 11.1% and slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.