Chambers County Health Data
Chambers County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
26.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
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 Chambers County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chambers | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 41.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.8% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chambers | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 18.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chambers | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 78.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.3% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chambers | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.6% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chambers 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
Chambers County Mental Health Provider Ratios Trail National Median Standards
Health data brief for Chambers County, Alabama.
In Chambers County, there are 15 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity in professional availability occurs alongside a primary care ratio of 41 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data shows that 26.7% of residents report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in Chambers County is 71.9 years, slightly lower than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate sits at 12.7%, exceeding both the state rate of 11.1% and the national rate of 10%. 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.