Hale County Health Data
Hale County, Alabama
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.0 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hale County, Alabama
Hale County's health lags behind the nation
Hale County residents have a life expectancy of 70.0 years, nearly 6 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. One in four residents report poor or fair health, a rate that reflects significant health challenges in the community.
Among Alabama's lowest life expectancy counties
At 70.0 years, Hale County's life expectancy trails Alabama's state average of 72.1 years. The county ranks near the bottom statewide for overall health outcomes, signaling urgent health disparities.
Fewer doctors than surrounding areas
Hale County has just 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—roughly a quarter of Houston County's 82 per 100K. With 47 mental health providers per 100K, the county also lags neighboring Henry County's 73 per 100K.
Healthcare access remains a daily struggle
About 11.4% of Hale County residents lack health insurance, just slightly above the state average of 11.1%. Sparse provider availability means many residents travel significant distances for primary care and mental health services.
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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.