Elmore County Health Data
Elmore County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.4 per 100K
Dentists
6.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.5
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 Elmore County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Elmore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Elmore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Elmore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 78.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Elmore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.2% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Elmore 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
Low Primary Care Provider Ratio Defined in Elmore County
Health data brief for Elmore County, Alabama.
Elmore County has 22 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For comparison, the mental health provider ratio in the county stands at 37 per 100,000, while the national median is 250. According to the CDC County Health Rankings, the life expectancy for residents is 74.6 years, which is longer than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. 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.