Escambia County Health Data
Escambia County, Alabama
Health Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Escambia County, Alabama
Escambia's life expectancy trails national averages
At 70.1 years, Escambia residents live 1.4 years below the U.S. average of 71.5 years. More than one in four (25.7%) report poor or fair health, indicating widespread health challenges in the county.
Among Alabama's least healthy counties
Escambia's 70.1-year life expectancy falls 2.0 years below Alabama's 72.1-year state average, placing it among the state's most challenged counties. The disparity underscores persistent health struggles residents face.
Lowest longevity in this county grouping
Escambia has the shortest life expectancy of all eight counties—4.5 years less than top-performing Elmore County and notably lower than adjacent counties like Geneva (70.6 years). The gap signals significant health disparities within the region.
Uninsured rates compound health struggles
One in eight Escambia residents (12.4%) lack health insurance, above the state average of 11.1%. With only 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, accessing preventive care remains difficult for many families.
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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.