Recently, we discovered the healthiest counties in Alabama via County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. Some were a bit surprising, while others weren’t surprising at all. Alabama also has its fair share of unhealthy counties, as you’ll see below.
Keep in mind, these statistics are based on actual (2015) reports. Many people get sick, but are too stubborn (like myself) to see a doctor. Also, there are many people who can’t afford healthcare. This keeps them from seeing a doctor when they’re ill. So, keep this in mind while reviewing the following statistics.
Now, let’s take a look at the 10 unhealthiest counties in Alabama.
In Walker County, an average of 15,000 residents die before reaching the age of 75. Smokers make up approximately 28% of the population, while 33% of the population suffer from adult obesity. Walker County's county seat is Jasper, and it also includes the cities of Dora, Carbon Hill, Cordova and Sumiton.
An average of 14,500 residents of Lowndes County pass away before reaching the age of 75, and 36% of the population experiences poor or fair health. Adult obesity is experienced by 44% of the population. Lowndes County is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area, and its county seat is Hayneville.
In Wilcox County, physical inactivity accounts for 32% of the population, and 50% of the children live in poverty. The county seat for Wilcox County is Camden, and it's also home to Oak Hill, Pine Apple, Pine Hill and Yellow Bluff.
In Greene County, an average of 12,000 residents die before reaching the age of 75. Adult obesity affects 48% of the population, while physical inactivity affects 32%. The drinking water is very good with violations accounting for only 3%. Greene County's county seat is Eutaw, and it also includes the towns of Boligee, Forkland and Union.
An average of 13,500 residents die before reaching the age of 75, and 32% of the population experiences poor or fair health. Children living in poverty accounts for 31% of the population. Choctaw County's county seat is Butler, and it also includes the towns of Gilbertown, Lisman, Needham, Pennington, Silas and Toxey.
An average of 13,000 residents die before reaching the age of 75, and 27% of the population experiences poor to fair health. Also, 34% of the population experiences physical inactivity. The county seat for Perry County is Marion, and it's also home to Uniontown.
In Conecuh County, an average of 13,500 residents die before reaching the age of 75. Adult obesity is high at 39%, as well as adult smoking at 23%, but only 18% of the population experiences poor to fair health. Conecuh County's county seat is Evergreen, and it's also home to Castleberry and Repton.
An average of 12,000 residents die before reaching the age of 75. Adult obesity is high at 40%, as well as physical inactivity at 35%. The county seat for Chambers County is Lafayette, and it also includes the cities of Cusseta, Lanett and Valley.
In Monroe County, an average of 11,000 residents die before reaching the age of 75. Adult obesity affects 36% of the population, while adult smoking affects 21%. The county seat for Monroe County is Monroeville, home of the Old Courthouse Museum. Monroe County is also home to the towns of Beatrice, Excel, Frisco City and Vredenburgh.
In Fayette County, an average of 11,500 residents die before reaching the age of 75, and 32% of the population experiences poor or fair health. Adult obesity is high at 36%, but adult smoking is low at 14%. Fayette County's county seat is Fayette.
For information regarding the statistics I didn’t include, click here. Do you live in one of these counties? If so, do you believe it belongs on this list? Let us know in the comments below!
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