Marengo County Health Data

Marengo County, Alabama

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Marengo County, Alabama

Marengo County health below national standards

At 70.8 years, Marengo County's life expectancy falls 5.6 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 26% of residents reporting poor or fair health versus 21% nationally, the county shows signs of chronic disease burden exceeding national norms.

Below Alabama's average on key measures

Marengo County's life expectancy of 70.8 years is 1.3 years below Alabama's 72.1-year average, and its 26% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state norm. The 10.2% uninsured rate matches state average, indicating coverage is available but outcomes still lag.

Rural isolation compounds health gaps

Marengo County's 70.8-year life expectancy trails Madison County (76.5 years) by 5.7 years and lags ahead of only Lowndes (67.6). With only 42 primary care providers and 43 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, rural geography limits care access for a dispersed population.

Limited providers in a rural county

Marengo's 10.2% uninsured rate means about 2,000 residents lack insurance coverage and face cost barriers to the few providers available. The 42 primary care and 43 mental health providers per 100,000 are sparse for a rural county, often requiring 30+ mile drives to clinics.

Get covered to access limited resources

For Marengo's 2,000 uninsured residents, coverage is essential when local healthcare is scarce; it removes cost barriers and enables preventive care that could reduce the county's high poor/fair health rate. Check healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore your options today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Marengo County, AL?
Marengo County has a health score of 22/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #46 out of 67 counties in Alabama (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Marengo County?
Life expectancy in Marengo County is 70.8 years. The Alabama state average is 72.1 years, making Marengo County below the state average.
How does Marengo County health compare to the Alabama average?
Marengo County's health score of 22/100 is below the Alabama average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 70.8 years vs. the state average of 72.1 years. The uninsured rate is 10.2% vs. 11.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Marengo County?
Key health factors for Marengo County include: life expectancy (70.8 years), uninsured rate (10.2%), and primary care physician access (42:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 43:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Marengo County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 22/100 ("Below Average"), Marengo County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Alabama. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.8 years. 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Marengo County?
Marengo County's health score of 22/100 is below the Alabama average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 10.2% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.