Chilton County Health Data
Chilton County, Alabama
Health Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Chilton County, Alabama
Life expectancy near national gap
Chilton County residents live to 72.7 years, roughly 4.7 years shorter than the U.S. average of 77.4 years, with 19.6% reporting poor or fair health. The county shows moderate health outcomes for rural Alabama.
Above average for Alabama
Chilton County's 72.7-year life expectancy is the highest among the eight counties surveyed and exceeds Alabama's 72.1-year state average. Its 19.6% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's better outcomes.
Strong relative health position
Chilton's 72.7-year life expectancy leads Coffee (74.2—top in the region), and surpasses Chambers, Clay, and Cleburne counties. Its mental health provider density of 84 per 100,000 significantly exceeds neighbors like Chambers (15) and Choctaw (16).
Mental health strength, primary care gap
Chilton stands out with 84 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, among the highest in the region, but struggles with only 22 primary care providers per 100,000. The 13.2% uninsured rate means residents may delay care due to cost.
Secure coverage before emergencies
Chilton's 13.2% uninsured rate puts many families at financial risk; one emergency could trigger debt. Enroll at healthcare.gov to access mental health and primary care without worrying about medical bills.
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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.