Perry County Health Data
Perry County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
32.9%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.9 per 100K
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 Perry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 54.0% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 12.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 20.5% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 51.9% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 10.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.3% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.1% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.3% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 9.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.9% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 42.3% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 10.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 75.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 47.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Perry County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over 32 percent of Perry County residents report poor health
Health data brief for Perry County, Alabama.
Data indicates that 32.9% of residents in Perry County report being in poor or fair health, nearly double the national average of 17%. This health outcome is accompanied by a life expectancy of 68.8 years, which is notably lower than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The local healthcare workforce includes 36 primary care providers and 65 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, figures that are significantly lower than the national medians of 70 and 250. In contrast, the county's uninsured rate of 10.1% is lower than the state average of 11.1% and aligns closely with the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Perry County, Alabama
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Perry County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.