Limestone County Health Data
Limestone County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.4 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.4
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 Limestone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Limestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 24.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Limestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Limestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 7.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Limestone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Limestone 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
Limestone County primary care availability tracks behind national median
Health data brief for Limestone County, Alabama.
Primary care provider availability in Limestone County is 34 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 76.1 years, exceeding the Alabama state average of 72.1 years but remaining below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 9.2%, which is lower than both the state average of 11.1% and the national rate of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 18.2% of the population, slightly higher than the 17% national average. Mental health provider density is 65 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These numbers are based on health reporting surveys and federal provider registration databases. Explore state-level data.
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.