Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Alabama
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Greene County, Alabama
Greene's life expectancy lowest in eight-county set
At 70.6 years, Greene residents live 0.9 years below the U.S. average of 71.5 years. Alarmingly, one in three (34.1%) report poor or fair health—the highest rate of any county in this comparison, signaling widespread health distress.
Significant health challenges, but lower uninsured rate
Greene's 70.6-year life expectancy trails Alabama's 72.1-year state average by 1.5 years, and the 34.1% poor/fair health rate far exceeds state norms. Paradoxically, at 9.3% uninsured, Greene's coverage rate beats the state average of 11.1%—suggesting health problems stem from factors beyond insurance access.
Worst health outcomes despite better coverage
Greene has the lowest life expectancy tied with Geneva at 70.6 years and the highest poor/fair health rate (34.1%) of all eight counties. Its 9.3% uninsured rate is among the best, indicating that insurance alone doesn't explain the county's significant health disparities.
Covered residents still facing health crises
With 9.3% uninsured, Greene's coverage is better than Alabama average, yet 34.1% report poor or fair health—double rates in healthier counties. The county has 39 primary care and only 14 mental health providers per 100,000, suggesting limited access to behavioral health services compounds disease burden.
Coverage is essential but not sufficient alone
Greene's health crisis extends beyond insurance gaps to underlying disease, lifestyle, and mental health challenges. Ensure you have coverage, then work with providers on preventive care—visit healthcare.gov and discuss comprehensive wellness plans with your doctor.
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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.