Choctaw County Health Data
Choctaw County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
26.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.9 per 100K
Dentists
24.0
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 Choctaw County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Choctaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.5% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.2% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Choctaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Choctaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.6% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.2% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 75.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Choctaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.1% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Choctaw 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
Over One Quarter of Choctaw County Residents Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Choctaw County, Alabama.
Choctaw County reports that 26.5% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. This metric is reported alongside professional provider ratios that remain below national standards. Specifically, there are 16 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also low at 40 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 73.1 years, exceeding the state average of 72.1 years but remaining lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.2%, nearly matching the state average of 11.1%. Explore state-level data.
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.