Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
271
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 111.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.4
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 13.9% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.0% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.0% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.2% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 84.2% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 9.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jefferson County Mental Health Provider Density Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Alabama.
Jefferson County features 271 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that exceeds the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s primary care ratio is also high at 111 per 100,000 residents, well above the national median of 70. Despite these provider levels, life expectancy is 72.4 years, which is slightly above the state average of 72.1 years but below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.6%, which is lower than both the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 19.7% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. These records are provided by 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.