Lauderdale County Health Data
Lauderdale County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
196
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.2 per 100K
Dentists
1.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.3
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 Lauderdale County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lauderdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 24.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lauderdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lauderdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lauderdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lauderdale 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
Lauderdale County Life Expectancy Exceeds Alabama State Average
Health data brief for Lauderdale County, Alabama.
The average life expectancy in Lauderdale County is 74.9 years, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 10.6%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% but slightly above the national average of 10%. About 18.8% of the population describes their health as poor or fair, a rate that is near the national average of 17%. Health care access includes 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 196 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are below national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000. These numbers come from recent CDC and NPPES reports. 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.