Lamar County Health Data

Lamar County has a health score of 29/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #22 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.

Life expectancy in Lamar County is 72.4 years. The Alabama state average is 72.1 years, making Lamar County above the state average.

Lamar County's health score of 29/100 is above the Alabama average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 72.4 years vs. the state average of 72.1 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Lamar County include: life expectancy (72.4 years), uninsured rate (11.1%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 22:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 29/100 ("Below Average"), Lamar County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Alabama. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.4 years. 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Lamar 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.