Marengo County Health Data
Marengo County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.1 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 Marengo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marengo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.2% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.1% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.7% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marengo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 18.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marengo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.6% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.8% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 75.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marengo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marengo County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Marengo County residents report higher rates of poor health
Health data brief for Marengo County, Alabama.
In Marengo County, 26.0% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 70.8 years, which is shorter than the Alabama average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.2%, slightly higher than the 10% national average but lower than the Alabama state average of 11.1%. Primary care provider density is 42 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 43 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures reflect reported health status and clinical provider data for the region. Explore state-level data.
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.