Tallapoosa County Health Data
Tallapoosa County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.2
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 Tallapoosa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tallapoosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.8% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 24.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tallapoosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 14.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tallapoosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 78.7% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.4% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tallapoosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.5% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tallapoosa County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tallapoosa County uninsured rate higher than state average
Health data brief for Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
The uninsured rate in Tallapoosa County is 12.3%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.8 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 72.1 but lower than the national average of 77 years. Roughly 22.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. For healthcare access, there are 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 39 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These figures provide a comparison of regional health indicators and clinical provider availability in the county. See the 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.