Colbert County Health Data
Colbert County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.1 per 100K
Dentists
8.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.4
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 Colbert County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Colbert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Colbert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Colbert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.4% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.0% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Colbert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Colbert County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider density in Colbert County trails national median
Health data brief for Colbert County, Alabama.
Colbert County records 60 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This availability of specialized care is accompanied by a life expectancy of 73.0 years, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years but lower than the national average of approximately 77 years. The county's uninsured rate stands at 10.7%, slightly lower than the state average of 11.1% and higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 21.5% of adults in Colbert County report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 66 per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 70. 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.