Randolph County Health Data
Randolph County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.4
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 Randolph County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Randolph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Randolph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 18.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Randolph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 78.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.8% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Randolph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Randolph County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratio in Randolph County trails state norms
Health data brief for Randolph County, Alabama.
Randolph County reports 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is similarly low at 31 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the county's life expectancy of 73.1 years is higher than the state average of 72.1 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 12.7%, which is higher than the state's 11.1% and the national 10%. Additionally, 23.5% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. 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.