Clarke County Health Data
Clarke County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.5
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 Clarke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.2% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.9% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.5% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 18.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.9% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.1% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 75.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.0% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clarke 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
Clarke County Life Expectancy Numbers Remain Seven Years Below National Average
Health data brief for Clarke County, Alabama.
Life expectancy in Clarke County is 70.0 years, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years and seven years below the national average of 77 years. This outcome is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 26.2%, notably higher than the national average of 17%. The county reports 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider ratios are 103 per 100,000, which is less than half of the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 11.5%, which is higher than both the state average of 11.1% and the national average 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.