Pickens County Health Data
Pickens County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.6%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
74.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.3
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 Pickens County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pickens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 48.0% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.2% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.6% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pickens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pickens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 78.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.4% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.5% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pickens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.2% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pickens County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider ratio in Pickens County among lowest nationally
Health data brief for Pickens County, Alabama.
Pickens County has 54 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure far below the national median of 250. This gap in specialized care is reflected alongside a primary care ratio of 37 providers per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 71.5 years, trailing both the Alabama average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Health status reports show that 25.6% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national mark of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 10.5%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 11.1% but higher than the national 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pickens 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 Pickens 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.