Coffee County Health Data

Coffee County, Alabama

Health Score

40/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.2 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

52

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

110

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Coffee County, Alabama

Alabama's healthiest county surveyed

Coffee County residents live to 74.2 years—the highest in this eight-county survey—and just 3.2 years below the U.S. average of 77.4 years. With only 19.5% reporting poor or fair health, the county achieves meaningful health gains.

Top health performer in state

Coffee County's 74.2-year life expectancy exceeds Alabama's 72.1-year state average by 2.1 years and ranks among the healthiest counties statewide. Its 19.5% poor/fair health rate is well below the state median.

Regional health leader by far

Coffee County's 74.2-year life expectancy leads all surveyed counties by 1.5 years and beats the closest competitor, Choctaw (73.1), substantially. Its 52 primary care and 110 mental health providers per 100,000 residents far exceed regional peers.

Strong access fuels strong outcomes

Coffee County has 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the highest among surveyed counties and near the national average of 59. The exceptional 110 mental health providers per 100,000 and 11.5% uninsured rate demonstrate investment in comprehensive care.

Maintain what's working

Coffee County's health leadership stems from robust provider networks and strong insurance coverage at 11.5% uninsured. If you're uninsured, join the majority at healthcare.gov and help sustain the county's exceptional health momentum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Coffee County, AL?
Coffee County has a health score of 40/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #11 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 Coffee County?
Life expectancy in Coffee County is 74.2 years. The Alabama state average is 72.1 years, making Coffee County above the state average.
How does Coffee County health compare to the Alabama average?
Coffee County's health score of 40/100 is above the Alabama average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 74.2 years vs. the state average of 72.1 years. The uninsured rate is 11.5% vs. 11.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Coffee County?
Key health factors for Coffee County include: life expectancy (74.2 years), uninsured rate (11.5%), and primary care physician access (52:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 110:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Coffee County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 40/100 ("Below Average"), Coffee County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Alabama. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.2 years. 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Coffee County healthier than the Alabama average?
Coffee County's health score of 40/100 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.

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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.