Lee County Health Data
Lee County, Alabama
Health Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lee County, Alabama
Lee County lives longer than average
At 77.2 years, Lee County residents live nearly 5 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a significant advantage in longevity. Only 19.7% of residents report poor or fair health, well below the national rate of 21%. This county is outperforming the nation on both measures.
A health leader within Alabama
Lee County ranks among Alabama's healthiest, with a life expectancy of 77.2 years compared to the state average of 72.1 years—a gap of 5.1 years. Its uninsured rate of 10.1% is better than Alabama's 11.1%, giving more residents access to regular care.
Outpacing nearby counties clearly
Lee County's 77.2-year life expectancy exceeds neighboring Tallapoosa and Russell counties. Its primary care provider density of 50 per 100,000 is solid, and mental health access at 135 per 100,000 ensures residents can find behavioral care when needed.
Healthcare access is strong here
With 10.1% uninsured, most Lee County residents have a pathway to care, whether through employer plans or public programs. The county's 50 primary care providers per 100,000 people mean residents typically have shorter waits and closer doctor access than rural Alabama peers.
Check your coverage this year
Even in a well-insured county like Lee, 10.1% of residents lack coverage—that's roughly 10,000 people who could benefit from exploring options. Visit healthcare.gov or your state marketplace to see if you qualify for affordable plans, subsidies, or Medicaid expansion benefits.
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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.