Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
34.1%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 Greene County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 53.4% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 11.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 21.1% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 52.4% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 10.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.8% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 10.7% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 42.0% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 11.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.9% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 41.0% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 11.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 51.0% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 9.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greene County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
One Third of Greene County Reports Fair or Poor Health
Health data brief for Greene County, Alabama.
In Greene County, 34.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is double the national average of 17%. This health outcome corresponds with a life expectancy of 70.6 years, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical access data shows 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 14 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. The uninsured rate in the county is 9.3%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. 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.