Henry County Health Data

Henry County, Alabama

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Henry County, Alabama

Henry County outperforms national health trends

Henry County residents have a life expectancy of 74.2 years, roughly 2 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. About one in four residents report poor or fair health, a rate better than many rural Alabama counties.

Above-average health for Alabama

At 74.2 years, Henry County exceeds Alabama's state average life expectancy of 72.1 years by 2.1 years. The county ranks in the upper half of Alabama counties for overall health outcomes.

Solid provider network compared to peers

Henry County has 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 73 mental health providers per 100K. While ahead of Hale County, it has fewer resources than Houston County's 82 primary care providers per 100K.

Uninsured rate barely moves the needle

About 11.3% of Henry County residents lack health insurance, virtually matching the state average of 11.1%. Healthcare access is more stable here than in neighboring counties, though gaps remain in provider availability.

Keep coverage strong and stable

Henry County's health gains depend on sustained insurance coverage. Review your current plan at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to ensure your family has continuous access to care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Henry County, AL?
Henry County has a health score of 29/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #23 out of 67 counties in Alabama (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Henry County?
Life expectancy in Henry County is 74.2 years. The Alabama state average is 72.1 years, making Henry County above the state average.
How does Henry County health compare to the Alabama average?
Henry County's health score of 29/100 is above the Alabama average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 74.2 years vs. the state average of 72.1 years. The uninsured rate is 11.3% vs. 11.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Henry County?
Key health factors for Henry County include: life expectancy (74.2 years), uninsured rate (11.3%), and primary care physician access (34:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 73:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Henry County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 29/100 ("Below Average"), Henry County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Alabama. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.2 years. 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Henry County healthier than the Alabama average?
Henry County's health score of 29/100 exceeds the Alabama average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Henry County has better primary care access (34:1 ratio) than the state average (44:1).

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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.