Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
200
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 85.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.3
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.0% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 8.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | 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) | 62.4% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 9.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.7% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison 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
Madison County uninsured rate sits lower than state and national marks
Health data brief for Madison County, Alabama.
The uninsured rate in Madison County is 8.1%, which is lower than the 11.1% Alabama average and the 10% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 76.5 years, higher than the state average of 72.1 years but slightly under the national average of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 17.2% of the population, which aligns with the national figure of 17%. The county has 86 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, there are 200 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 250 per 100,000. This summary uses data from the CDC and provider enumeration systems. 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.