Cleburne County Health Data
Cleburne County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.1 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.1%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Cleburne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cleburne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cleburne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 18.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cleburne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.6% | 52.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cleburne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cleburne County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cleburne County Reports Primary Care Access Significantly Lower Than National Medians
Health data brief for Cleburne County, Alabama.
In Cleburne County, the primary care provider ratio is 27 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national figures, with 45 providers per 100,000 against a national median of 250. The life expectancy for the county is 72.1 years, matching the Alabama state average exactly, but remaining lower than the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 23.1% of residents report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 12.4%, which is higher than 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
Get Care in Cleburne County, Alabama
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Cleburne County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.