Lowndes County Health Data
Lowndes County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.6 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
30.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.0 per 100K
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 Lowndes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lowndes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 51.3% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 9.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 19.4% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 50.4% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 8.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lowndes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.2% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.2% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.3% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 8.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lowndes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.4% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.6% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 7.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lowndes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 49.5% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 7.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lowndes County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lowndes County life expectancy remains well below state average
Health data brief for Lowndes County, Alabama.
Life expectancy in Lowndes County is 67.6 years, nearly five years shorter than the Alabama average of 72.1 years and almost a decade less than the national average of 77 years. Related health data show 30.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate nearly double the national average of 17%. Access to medical professionals includes 10 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 10 mental health providers per 100,000 people. These figures are significantly lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. The uninsured rate is 9.1%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% and the national 10% mark. This data is provided by the CDC and NPPES. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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.