Macon County Health Data
Macon County, Alabama
Health Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
479
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Macon County, Alabama
Macon County health trails national averages
Macon County's life expectancy of 71.4 years falls nearly 5 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. At 28.4%, the share of residents reporting poor or fair health is significantly higher than the national 21%, suggesting widespread chronic conditions.
Below-average health outcomes statewide
Macon County's 71.4-year life expectancy ranks below Alabama's 72.1 average, though only slightly, placing it in the state's lower-middle tier. The 28.4% poor/fair health rate is notably worse than most Alabama counties, reflecting deeper health challenges.
Macon struggles despite rural companions
Macon County's 71.4 years trails neighboring Lee County's 77.2 years by nearly 6 years, though it edges out Lowndes County at 67.6 years. Macon's standout strength is mental health providers at 479 per 100,000—likely serving the Tuskegee area—but only 32 primary care providers per 100,000 create gaps in routine medical care.
Specialty care available, primary care sparse
Macon's mental health provider density of 479 per 100,000 is exceptional, but this doesn't address its shortage of primary care doctors (32 per 100,000). At 9.6% uninsured, most residents have coverage, yet many must travel significant distances for basic check-ups and preventive screenings.
Insurance unlocks behavioral health access
With robust mental health resources and 9.6% uninsured, Macon residents who lack coverage miss out on both preventive care and the behavioral services the county does offer. Apply for coverage at healthcare.gov to link with these services and local primary 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.