Escambia County Health Data
Escambia County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
25.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.0 per 100K
Dentists
8.2
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 Escambia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Escambia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.9% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.6% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.0% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 24.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Escambia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.6% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 14.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.1% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Escambia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 78.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.9% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Escambia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.1% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Escambia 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
Life Expectancy in Escambia County Marks Significant Regional Gap
Health data brief for Escambia County, Alabama.
Life expectancy in Escambia County is 70.1 years, which is shorter than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years and significantly shorter than the national average of 77 years. Other health indicators show that 25.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.4%, which is higher than both the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Regarding clinical care access, the county has 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, whereas the national median is 70. Mental health care providers are available at a ratio of 101 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250. 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.