Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
228
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 96.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.6
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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.3% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.8% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.8% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.0% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.0% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.2% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.8% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Montgomery County primary care provider ratio exceeds state norms
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Alabama.
Montgomery County maintains 97 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably higher than the national median of 70 and the Alabama state average. While the provider ratio is higher, the county’s life expectancy of 72.7 years remains below the national average of 77 years, though it sits just above the Alabama average of 72.1 years. In terms of mental health, the county has 228 providers per 100,000 residents, nearly reaching the national median of 250. The data also indicates that 24.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% seen nationally. The uninsured rate is 11.3%, slightly above the state average of 11.1%. Explore CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.