Choctaw County Health Data
Choctaw County, Alabama
Health Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Choctaw County, Alabama
Life expectancy above regional norm
Choctaw County residents live to 73.1 years, about 4.3 years below the U.S. average of 77.4 years, yet exceed many surrounding counties. However, 26.5% report poor or fair health, indicating underlying chronic disease burdens.
Modest advantage in state ranking
At 73.1 years, Choctaw County's life expectancy slightly exceeds Alabama's 72.1-year average and ranks above half the state's counties. The 26.5% poor/fair health rate, however, signals substantial population health challenges.
Life expectancy leader with health concerns
Choctaw's 73.1-year life expectancy leads Chambers (71.9), Clay (71.8), and Cleburne (72.1), but its 26.5% poor/fair health rate is the highest among surveyed counties. Its 11.2% uninsured rate is the lowest in the region, suggesting insurance access alone doesn't explain health disparities.
Covered but still facing health gaps
Choctaw has relatively good insurance coverage at 11.2% uninsured—below the state average—but only 40 primary care providers and 16 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. The disconnect suggests systemic challenges beyond just insurance, including transportation and provider availability.
Maintain coverage for better outcomes
At 11.2% uninsured, Choctaw is closer to full coverage than most counties, but 1 in 9 residents still lack protection. Keep your coverage active and work with providers to address the chronic conditions affecting 26.5% of residents.
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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.