Mobile County Health Data
Mobile County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
24.7%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.8
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 Mobile County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mobile | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 13.9% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.6% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mobile | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 14.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mobile | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.3% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mobile | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mobile County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mobile County mental health provider density trails national median
Health data brief for Mobile County, Alabama.
In Mobile County, there are 138 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity in the specialized workforce occurs alongside a primary care ratio of 71 providers per 100,000, which aligns closely with the national median of 70. Data shows that 24.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national mark of 17%. Additionally, the county's life expectancy of 72.6 years is slightly above the Alabama average of 72.1 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.8%, which is higher than both the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more details.
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.