Winston County Health Data
Winston County, Alabama
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 72.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
42.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.4
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 Winston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Winston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 41.9% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.9% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% | 41.7% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.0% | 24.7% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Winston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.2% | 18.0% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% | 30.8% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Winston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 78.7% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.8% | 52.5% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Winston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 41.8% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Winston County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability in Winston County Trails National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Winston County, Alabama.
Winston County has a mental health provider ratio of 21 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity in service availability is also reflected in primary care, where the county reports 38 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. The county's uninsured rate is 11.7%, which is higher than both the Alabama state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Reports show 21.4% of residents are in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in Winston County is 72.7 years, which is slightly above the state average of 72.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. These statistics describe the current state of healthcare access and health outcomes as reported by federal and state agencies. Explore state-level data.
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.