Hale County Health Data
Hale County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
26.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.6
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
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 Hale County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 47.8% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.3% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.0% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.6% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.4% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.4% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.1% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hale County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in Hale County Measures Low Against National Medians
Health data brief for Hale County, Alabama.
Hale County reports a primary care provider ratio of 20 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly below the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider availability occurs alongside a life expectancy of 70.0 years, which sits below the Alabama state average of 72.1 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 26.3% of residents report their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 11.4%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 11.1% and the national rate of 10%. Mental health provider availability is recorded at 47 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. These statistics are based on data from the CDC and NPPES. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.