Calhoun County Health Data
Calhoun County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
163
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.6 per 100K
Dentists
8.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.4
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 Calhoun County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.5% | 41.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.3% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% | 30.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.8% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.8% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calhoun 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
Mental health provider ratio in Calhoun County
Health data brief for Calhoun County, Alabama.
Calhoun County has 163 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is higher than many neighboring counties but still below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 70.8 years, shorter than the state average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.8%, higher than both the Alabama average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 21.5% of adults report living in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The county has 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. 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.