Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Alabama
Health Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Washington County, Alabama
Washington County's life expectancy edges above average
At 72.6 years, Washington County residents live slightly longer than the U.S. average of 71.4 years—a small but meaningful health advantage. Just one in four residents (25.1%) report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 21%, suggesting more room for improvement than many counties nationwide.
Outpacing Alabama's health average
Washington County's 72.6-year life expectancy exceeds Alabama's state average of 72.1 years, positioning it among healthier counties in the state. The county's 9.9% uninsured rate is notably lower than Alabama's 11.1% average, indicating stronger health coverage penetration.
Healthier than most regional peers
Washington County leads its neighbors: Winston County (72.7 years) and Wilcox County (68.7 years) show the stark regional variation in lifespan. With 25.1% in poor/fair health, Washington County performs better than Wilcox's 33.9% but trails Winston's 21.4%.
Coverage gaps amid moderate provider access
Nearly 1 in 10 Washington County residents (9.9%) lack health insurance, creating barriers to routine care and preventive treatment. The county has 7 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well below the national average of 28 per 100,000—though mental health services are more readily available at 33 providers per 100,000.
Explore your coverage options today
If you're among the 9.9% of uninsured Washington County residents, enrollment in the federal marketplace or Alabama Medicaid could connect you to primary care. Visit healthcare.gov or contact a local navigator to find a plan that fits your family's needs and budget.
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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.