Bullock County Health Data
Bullock County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
34.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 Bullock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bullock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 51.0% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 9.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 21.3% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 52.4% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 10.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bullock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.9% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.7% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 42.7% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 11.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bullock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.3% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 39.0% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 13.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 75.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bullock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 50.5% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 8.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bullock 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
Bullock County reports 34.9% poor or fair health rate
Health data brief for Bullock County, Alabama.
Over one-third of adults in Bullock County, 34.9%, report poor or fair health, more than double the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 71.0 years, which is lower than the state average of 72.1 years and significantly lower than the national average of 77 years. Data shows an uninsured rate of 11.4%, slightly higher than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Bullock has 19 primary care providers and 20 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These numbers are lower than the national medians of 70 primary care and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 people. 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.