Crenshaw County Health Data
Crenshaw County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
7.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
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 Crenshaw County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crenshaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 13.9% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.8% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 24.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crenshaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 18.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 14.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 30.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crenshaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 78.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.2% | 52.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crenshaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crenshaw 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
Crenshaw County primary care provider availability below national median
Health data brief for Crenshaw County, Alabama.
Crenshaw County has 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also has 69 mental health providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 70.4 years, lower than the state average of 72.1 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 13.1% of the population is uninsured, a rate higher than the Alabama state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 23.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.