Geneva County Health Data
Geneva County, Alabama
Health Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Geneva County, Alabama
Geneva's life expectancy trails national benchmark
At 70.6 years, Geneva residents live 0.9 years below the U.S. average of 71.5 years. Just over one in five (22.6%) report poor or fair health—a significant share managing chronic conditions.
Below state average with modest insurance gap
Geneva's 70.6-year life expectancy falls 1.5 years below Alabama's 72.1-year state average. At 12.1% uninsured, the county slightly exceeds the state average of 11.1%, meaning about one in eight residents lack coverage.
Mid-range outcomes in the eight-county comparison
Geneva's 70.6-year life expectancy ties with Greene County and places it above Escambia and Etowah but well below Elmore County's 74.6 years. The county's health profile is typical of rural northern Alabama.
Limited primary care and specialist access
Geneva has 12.1% uninsured residents and only 30 primary care providers per 100,000—among the lowest in this set. Mental health support is similarly constrained at 37 providers per 100,000, limiting care options for those with behavioral health needs.
Insurance opens doors to care
With 12.1% uninsured and limited providers, Geneva residents should prioritize finding coverage. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your county health office to explore affordable plans that match your family's needs.
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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.