Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, Alabama
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Marshall County, Alabama
Marshall County health slightly trails nation
Marshall County's life expectancy of 71.9 years is 4.5 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. At 20.7% reporting poor or fair health versus 21% nationally, the county is roughly on par with typical American health status—a small silver lining amid modest outcomes.
Near Alabama's health average, higher uninsured
Marshall County's 71.9-year life expectancy is just below Alabama's 72.1-year average, but its 12.4% uninsured rate is the highest in our survey, exceeding the state's 11.1%. This coverage gap complicates health outcomes despite being close to state average longevity.
Provider access varies across the region
Marshall County's 71.9-year life expectancy ranks below nearby Madison (76.5 years) but ahead of Marengo (70.8 years). With 55 primary care providers and 288 mental health providers per 100,000, Marshall has solid behavioral health access but moderate primary care availability.
High uninsured rate limits care access
Marshall County's 12.4% uninsured rate is the highest in our data, affecting roughly 3,500 residents who cannot afford routine care. While 55 primary care providers per 100,000 is respectable, uninsured residents often delay or skip preventive visits due to costs.
Marshall County: time to enroll
With the state's highest uninsured rate, Marshall residents have the most to gain from coverage: roughly 3,500 people could access affordable plans. Visit healthcare.gov or your state marketplace now to explore subsidies and Medicaid options that match your family's needs.
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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.