Walker County Health Data
Walker County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.8 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
119
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.0%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.1
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 Walker County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Walker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 6.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Walker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 30.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Walker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.5% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Walker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.6% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Walker County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Walker County reports life expectancy well below state average
Health data brief for Walker County, Alabama.
Life expectancy in Walker County is 67.8 years, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 72.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports a high uninsured rate of 12.3%, compared to the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 25% of adults in Walker County report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. There are 46 primary care providers and 119 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These statistics represent the latest local health data from federal and state monitoring systems. 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.