Macon County Health Data
Macon County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
28.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.8 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 Macon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 49.1% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.7% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 48.4% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 18.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 11.6% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.8% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.2% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.6% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.7% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Macon County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Macon County mental health provider density exceeds national median
Health data brief for Macon County, Alabama.
Mental health provider availability in Macon County is 479 per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. In other health metrics, life expectancy is 71.4 years, slightly shorter than the Alabama average of 72.1 years and well below the national 77-year mark. About 28.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The primary care provider ratio is 32 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate in the county is 9.6%, placing it below the state figure of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. These statistics represent the current clinical and demographic landscape as recorded in federal datasets. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Macon 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 Macon 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.