Russell County Health Data

Russell County has a health score of 18/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #56 out of 67 counties in Alabama (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Russell County is 71.0 years. The Alabama state average is 72.1 years, making Russell County below the state average.

Russell County's health score of 18/100 is below the Alabama average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 71.0 years vs. the state average of 72.1 years. The uninsured rate is 11.8% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Russell County include: life expectancy (71.0 years), uninsured rate (11.8%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 56:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 18/100 ("Below Average"), Russell County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Alabama. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.0 years. 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Russell County's health score of 18/100 is below the Alabama average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 11.8% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.