Dallas County Health Data
Dallas County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.7 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.1%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.8 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.7
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 Dallas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.5% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 18.1% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 49.2% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.1% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.7% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.1% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.8% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.4% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.5% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 47.6% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dallas County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor or fair health reported by 28.1% of Dallas County residents
Health data brief for Dallas County, Alabama.
In Dallas County, 28.1% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. This metric is accompanied by a life expectancy of 67.7 years, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The county’s uninsured rate is 9.7%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. There are 72 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the national median of 70. However, the county has 77 mental health providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. 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.