Lamar County Health Data
Lamar County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.2
per 100K residents
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.7
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 Lamar County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lamar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.4% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lamar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lamar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.3% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lamar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lamar County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Shortage Identified in Lamar County Records
Health data brief for Lamar County, Alabama.
Lamar County records show 22 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 72.4 years, which sits below the 77-year national average but slightly exceeds the Alabama average of 72.1 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, identical to the state average and slightly higher than the national 10% rate. Approximately 22.2% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Data regarding primary care provider ratios was not available for this period. These statistics are based on reporting from the CDC and the U.S. Census Bureau. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lamar 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 Lamar 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.