Tuscaloosa County Health Data
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
169
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.3%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.8
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 Tuscaloosa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tuscaloosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.2% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.8% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 24.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tuscaloosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tuscaloosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.1% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.4% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.1% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tuscaloosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 41.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tuscaloosa County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tuscaloosa County mental health provider density leads local region
Health data brief for Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Mental health provider availability in Tuscaloosa County is 169 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than many neighboring counties but remains lower than the national median of 250. The county reports a life expectancy of 74.5 years, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate of 8.8% is lower than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. About 21.3% of adults report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. Primary care provider density is 63 per 100,000, which is close to the national median of 70. These data points provide a comparative overview of clinical resources and health outcomes. 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.