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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Chilton County, AL?
Chilton County has a health score of 31/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #14 out of 67 counties in Alabama (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Chilton County?
Life expectancy in Chilton County is 72.7 years. The Alabama state average is 72.1 years, making Chilton County above the state average.
How does Chilton County health compare to the Alabama average?
Chilton County's health score of 31/100 is above the Alabama average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 72.7 years vs. the state average of 72.1 years. The uninsured rate is 13.2% vs. 11.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Chilton County?
Key health factors for Chilton County include: life expectancy (72.7 years), uninsured rate (13.2%), and primary care physician access (22:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 84:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Chilton County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 31/100 ("Below Average"), Chilton County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Alabama. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.7 years. 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Chilton County healthier than the Alabama average?
Chilton County's health score of 31/100 exceeds the Alabama average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Chilton County has better primary care access (22:1 ratio) than the state average (44:1).

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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.