Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
288
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.0 per 100K
Dentists
9.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.3
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 Marshall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marshall County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Marshall County uninsured rate exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Marshall County, Alabama.
The uninsured rate in Marshall County is 12.4%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 71.9 years, slightly lower than the state average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. About 20.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. The county has 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, there are 288 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points provide a snapshot of clinical access and health status in the county. 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.