Dale County Health Data
Dale County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
140
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.0
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 Dale County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 41.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 13.9% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.5% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 18.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 14.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 30.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 78.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dale 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
Dale County life expectancy exceeds Alabama state average
Health data brief for Dale County, Alabama.
Life expectancy in Dale County is 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 records 140 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. The county also has 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.5%, lower than the state average of 11.1% and slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 23.0% of adults in Dale County report being in poor or fair health, a figure 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.