Coosa County Health Data
Coosa County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
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 Coosa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Coosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 41.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 13.9% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.7% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 24.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Coosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 18.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 30.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Coosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.3% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Coosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Coosa County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Coosa County uninsured rate is lower than state and national figures
Health data brief for Coosa County, Alabama.
The uninsured rate in Coosa County is 9.5%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. While the insurance rate is lower than state benchmarks, the county reports 20 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250. Data for primary care provider ratios is currently unavailable for this county. Life expectancy in Coosa County is 72.2 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 72.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 23.7% of residents report their health as fair or poor, which is higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Coosa 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 Coosa 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.