Talladega County Health Data
Talladega County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 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
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.5%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.5
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 Talladega County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Talladega | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.4% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 13.9% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.0% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Talladega | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 18.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 14.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% | 30.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Talladega | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.5% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.3% | 52.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Talladega | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.7% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Talladega County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Talladega County primary care provider access remains low
Health data brief for Talladega County, Alabama.
Talladega County has 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a rate much lower than the national median of 70. The life expectancy in the county is 70.5 years, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. About 23.5% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average 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 average of 10%. Mental health provider density is 42 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. These values are reported annually by public health agencies to track access to clinical services. 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.