Bullock County Health Data
Bullock County, Alabama
Health Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bullock County, Alabama
Bullock faces Alabama's lowest life expectancy
At 71.0 years, Bullock residents live 2.4 years less than the U.S. average of 73.4 years—among the lowest in the nation. Nearly 35% of adults report poor or fair health, nearly double the national rate and signaling severe chronic disease, poverty, or healthcare access crises.
Struggling most among Alabama counties
Bullock's 71.0-year life expectancy is the lowest in Alabama, trailing the state average of 72.1 years by 1.1 years, with 34.9% in poor/fair health. The 11.4% uninsured rate approaches the state average, but with extremely limited providers, even insured residents struggle to find care.
Severe disparities compared to adjacent counties
Bullock's 71.0-year life expectancy lags Russell, Macon, and Pike counties significantly, and the 34.9% poor/fair health rate is alarming. With just 19 primary care and 20 mental health providers per 100K, Bullock has the sparsest provider network in east-central Alabama.
Healthcare access crisis across the county
Bullock's critical provider shortage—just 19 primary care and 20 mental health providers per 100K—forces residents to travel long distances for basic care. With 11.4% uninsured and chronic disease rates at 34.9%, many residents lack both coverage and accessible facilities, creating compounding health emergencies.
Get covered and access critical health services
Bullock County faces a healthcare crisis: 11.4% uninsured and only 19 primary care providers per 100K create barriers to lifesaving care. Enroll in Alabama Medicaid or a Marketplace plan at Healthcare.gov immediately; coverage is your gateway to the few providers available and protection against catastrophic medical costs.
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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.