Coffee County Health Data
Coffee County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.7 per 100K
Dentists
11.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.8
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 Coffee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Coffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 24.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Coffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Coffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 75.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Coffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Coffee 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
Coffee County Life Expectancy Exceeds State Average While Trailing National Norms
Health data brief for Coffee County, Alabama.
Coffee County residents have a life expectancy of 74.2 years, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Mental health provider availability stands at 110 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care providers number 52 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 70. In terms of health outcomes, 19.5% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 11.5%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 11.1% and higher than the national rate of 10%. 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.