St. Clair County Health Data
St. Clair County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.8
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 St. Clair County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. Clair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. Clair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. Clair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.0% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 8.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. Clair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Clair County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
St. Clair County shows limited mental health provider availability
Health data brief for St. Clair County, Alabama.
There are 29 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents in St. Clair County, a sharp difference from the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also has 18 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is less than the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 72.8 years, slightly higher than the state average of 72.1 years but lower than the national average of 77. The uninsured rate of 9.6% is lower than the Alabama average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Roughly 17.8% of residents report poor or fair health, a level similar to the national average of 17%. These statistics are compiled from federal health data sources to provide a comparison of local health markers. Explore state-level data on healthcare access.
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.