Chambers County Health Data
Chambers County, Alabama
Health Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Chambers County, Alabama
Life expectancy lags behind nation
Chambers County residents live to an average of 71.9 years—about 5.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 77.4 years. With 26.7% of adults reporting poor or fair health, the county faces significant health challenges that mirror struggles in rural Southeast communities nationwide.
Trailing Alabama's already-low average
Chambers County's 71.9-year life expectancy falls slightly below Alabama's 72.1-year state average, placing it in the lower half of the state's 67 counties. The county ranks among Alabama's counties with the highest rates of poor or fair health at 26.7%.
Healthier than some neighbors
Chambers outperforms Clarke County (70.0 years) and Clay County (71.8 years) on life expectancy, but lags behind Cherokee County (72.4 years). Its uninsured rate of 12.7% exceeds the state average and neighbors like Choctaw (11.2%) and Cleburne (12.4%).
Primary care challenge in daily life
Chambers has 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the national average of 59—meaning residents often travel farther for routine checkups. With 12.7% uninsured, roughly 1 in 8 residents lack regular access to preventive care.
Check coverage options this year
If you're among the 12.7% of uninsured Chambers County residents, visit healthcare.gov or Alabama's state marketplace to explore plans. Open enrollment offers a chance to lock in affordable coverage—many qualify for subsidies that lower monthly premiums significantly.
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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.