Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Alabama
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Montgomery County, Alabama
Montgomery's life expectancy edges ahead
Montgomery County residents live to 72.7 years, outpacing the U.S. average of 71.5 years by more than a year—a meaningful advantage reflective of Alabama's state capital. Nearly one in four (24.8%) report poor or fair health, slightly below the national prevalence, indicating better-than-average population health management. With 97 primary care providers per 100,000, Montgomery significantly exceeds the national median, and its 228 mental health providers per 100,000 rank among the nation's strongest concentrations.
Montgomery leads Alabama healthcare infrastructure
At 72.7 years, Montgomery County's life expectancy tops Alabama's 72.1 state average, placing it among the healthiest in the state. The county's 24.8% poor/fair health rate edges below the state median, reflecting stronger disease prevention and management. Montgomery's exceptional provider density—97 primary care and 228 mental health providers per 100K—far exceeds most Alabama counties, powered by the state capital's medical institutions and public health infrastructure.
Montgomery dominates regional health rankings
Montgomery's 72.7-year life expectancy surpasses all surveyed neighbors, with only Mobile County (72.6) coming close. The county's 24.8% poor/fair health rate ranks second-best in the peer group, beaten only by Morgan County's 21.9%. Montgomery's 97 primary care providers per 100K and 228 mental health providers per 100K dwarf neighboring counties like Morgan (51 and 173, respectively), reflecting the concentration of healthcare in Alabama's capital.
Capital advantage: robust care for most
Montgomery's 97 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 228 mental health specialists create the strongest provider network among surveyed counties, enabling routine and specialist care access. The 11.3% uninsured rate leaves roughly 30,000 residents without coverage, yet the county's scale and infrastructure mean free or low-cost clinics are more accessible than in rural peers. The 24.8% poor/fair health rate, while lower than state average, still signals significant preventable chronic disease affecting nearly 265,000 residents.
Montgomery: coverage unlocks premier access
For Montgomery's 30,000 uninsured residents, the county's concentration of healthcare providers makes coverage especially valuable—visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to enroll. As Alabama's capital, Montgomery hosts multiple federally qualified health centers and safety-net providers offering care regardless of insurance, yet coverage ensures choice and continuity. With 228 mental health providers per 100K, insured residents can access specialization rarely available elsewhere in the state.
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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.