Henry County Health Data
Henry County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.4 per 100K
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 Henry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.4% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 24.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 14.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 78.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.7% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.6% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henry County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over One Quarter of Henry County Residents Report Health Challenges
Health data brief for Henry County, Alabama.
In Henry County, 25.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.2 years, which is longer than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 11.3%, slightly above the state average of 11.1% and the national baseline of 10%. Provider ratios show 34 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 73 mental health providers per 100,000 people, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. These figures are sourced from federal health and census records. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Henry County, Alabama
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Henry County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.