Lee County Health Data
Lee County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.7 per 100K
Dentists
1.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 Lee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 14.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.3% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.5% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.6% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lee County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lee County life expectancy exceeds both state and national figures
Health data brief for Lee County, Alabama.
Life expectancy in Lee County is 77.2 years, which is longer than the Alabama state figure of 72.1 years and slightly higher than the national average of 77 years. For other health indicators, 19.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% reported nationally. The uninsured rate is 10.1%, which is lower than the 11.1% state average and aligns with the 10% national rate. In terms of medical workforce, the county has 50 primary care providers per 100,000 people, while the national median is 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 135 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data show these figures reflect the registered clinical staff and reported health status within the county boundaries. 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.