Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 6.6 per 100K
Dentists
13.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.8% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 18.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.4% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washington County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Washington County, Alabama.
Washington County records a primary care provider ratio of 7 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health services also differs from national benchmarks, with a ratio of 33 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Regarding health coverage, the county's uninsured rate is 9.9%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 11.1% and just under the national average of 10%. Data indicates that 25.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.6 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 72.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. These figures provide a snapshot of the current health landscape in the region. 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.