Tallapoosa County Health Data
Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Health Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Tallapoosa County trails U.S. health benchmarks
At 72.8 years, Tallapoosa County's life expectancy falls 4.4 years below the U.S. average of 77.2 years, indicating elevated mortality from chronic disease. The 22.8% poor/fair health rate exceeds national norms, reflecting a population managing multiple preventable health conditions.
Slightly above state average in longevity
Tallapoosa County's 72.8-year life expectancy edges 0.7 years above Alabama's 72.1-year state average, though the 22.8% poor/fair health rate suggests ongoing health challenges. The county ranks in Alabama's middle tier for health outcomes.
Tallapoosa offers solid primary care but high uninsured
Tallapoosa's 46 primary care providers per 100K exceed Russell and St. Clair counties but lag Shelby and Tuscaloosa, while 39 mental health providers offer modest support. The 12.3% uninsured rate—the highest among these eight counties—undermines the benefit of provider availability for uninsured residents.
High uninsured rate strains healthcare access
At 12.3% uninsured, Tallapoosa County exceeds Alabama's 11.1% state average, meaning 1 in 8 residents lack continuous health coverage. This gap is especially problematic in managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension, which contribute to the county's elevated poor/fair health rate.
Don't go uninsured—check eligibility today
Tallapoosa County's 12.3% uninsured rate is among the highest in the region; visit healthcare.gov or Alabama Medicaid to explore coverage options for your household. Community health centers throughout the county offer primary care and chronic disease management on sliding-fee scales.
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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.