Etowah County Health Data
Etowah County, Alabama
Health Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.2 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
154
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Etowah County, Alabama
Etowah falls short of national health standards
At 70.2 years, Etowah's life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 71.5 years by 1.3 years. One in five residents (22.2%) report poor or fair health, suggesting chronic disease and health management challenges.
Below Alabama average, but strong provider access
Etowah's 70.2-year life expectancy falls 1.9 years below Alabama's 72.1-year state average. However, the county compensates with 74 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—more than any other county in this set—plus 154 mental health providers.
Longer lifespan than Escambia, shorter than Elmore
Etowah residents live 0.1 years longer than Escambia residents but 4.4 years less than Elmore County. The county's robust provider network suggests its health challenges stem from underlying disease burden rather than access alone.
Excellent care access, adequate insurance coverage
With 11.3% uninsured, Etowah's rate is nearly equal to Alabama's 11.1% state average, and the county boasts the strongest primary care and mental health infrastructure of any in this set. Despite these resources, health outcomes remain below state average—a signal that access alone won't close all gaps.
Leverage excellent providers already here
Etowah's abundance of doctors and mental health providers puts care within reach—make sure you're covered to use it. Verify your insurance status and explore options at healthcare.gov today.
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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.