Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Alabama
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Madison County, Alabama
Madison County achieves top-tier health outcomes
Madison County's 76.5-year life expectancy matches the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing it firmly in the national mainstream. With only 17.2% reporting poor or fair health compared to 21% nationally, Madison residents enjoy notably better health status than the typical American.
Alabama's healthiest county
Madison County leads Alabama with a life expectancy of 76.5 years—4.4 years above the state average of 72.1 years. Its uninsured rate of 8.1% is the lowest in our data, meaning more residents have stable access to preventive and chronic care.
Significantly ahead of peer counties
Madison County's 76.5-year life expectancy outpaces all surveyed neighbors, including Limestone (76.1) and Lee (77.2). With 86 primary care providers and 200 mental health providers per 100,000, Madison has dense healthcare infrastructure supporting both routine and behavioral needs.
Robust provider network and high coverage
Madison County's 8.1% uninsured rate is exceptional, indicating nearly universal access to insurance through jobs or programs. The 86 primary care providers per 100,000 residents means short wait times and neighborhood-level care, plus 200 mental health providers ensure behavioral health is not a bottleneck.
Join the insured majority
Though Madison County has Alabama's lowest uninsured rate, about 2,200 residents still lack coverage and may qualify for affordable plans. Visit healthcare.gov to explore options and join the 91.9% of Madison residents with health security.
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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.