Mobile County Health Data
Mobile County, Alabama
Health Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
138
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Mobile County, Alabama
Mobile's health advantage over nation
Mobile County residents live to 72.6 years, slightly above the U.S. average of 71.5 years—a meaningful edge in a county of 400,000. Yet one in four Mobile residents report poor or fair health, matching the national prevalence of preventable illness. The county's mental health provider density of 138 per 100,000 exceeds the national benchmark, suggesting better access to mental care.
Mobile leads Alabama on life expectancy
At 72.6 years, Mobile County ranks among Alabama's healthiest, outpacing the state average of 72.1 years. The county's uninsured rate of 11.8% sits slightly above Alabama's 11.1% state average, leaving roughly 47,000 county residents without coverage. Primary care density in Mobile (71 per 100K) significantly exceeds the state median, reflecting the presence of major medical institutions.
Mobile outpaces neighboring health regions
Mobile's 72.6-year life expectancy beats nearby Monroe County (70.8 years) by nearly two years, a substantial gap reflective of urban health infrastructure advantages. Mobile's poor/fair health rate of 24.7% ranks better than Monroe's 26.1%, though both counties share similar uninsured rates around 11-12%. The county's 71 primary care providers per 100K far exceed Monroe's 46 per 100K, highlighting a pronounced rural-urban disparity.
Healthcare access built on insurance gaps
Mobile's 11.8% uninsured rate means roughly 47,000 residents lack basic coverage, though the county's strong provider network (71 primary care doctors per 100K) creates opportunity for those with insurance. The 24.7% poor/fair health rate suggests chronic disease and limited preventive care reach significant portions of the population. Mental health providers (138 per 100K) offer better access than many regions, yet 47,000 uninsured residents face barriers to consistent treatment.
Mobile residents: check your coverage options
If you're among the 47,000 uninsured Mobile County residents, open enrollment and Medicaid expansion programs may offer affordable coverage—start at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596. Even with insurance, high deductibles remain a barrier; explore federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across the county that charge on a sliding fee scale. Mobile's robust provider network means coverage unlocks real access to the primary and mental health services your county offers.
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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.