Butler County
AlabamaFIPS 01013
Pop. 19,0511 HospitalSVI 0.69RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Butler County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.8% | 13.7% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 45.5% | 41.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.4% | 11.1% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.6 | 4.4 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 14,616.393 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
5
Primary Care Physicians
27.2 per 100k
20
NPs & PAs
108.8 per 100k
7
Dentists
61
Hospital Beds
3.3 per 1,000
$11,359.14
Medicare Per Capita
1391.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Butler County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 18.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 40.0% | — | |
| Depression | 22.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | — | |
| COPD | 10.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 50.7% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 28.5% | — | |
| Disability | 41.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 36.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 11.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.69
Socioeconomic Status0.84
Household Composition & Disability0.61
Minority Status & Language0.87
Housing Type & Transportation0.22
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Butler County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama | Greenville | 72 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Georgiana Medical Center | 2019 | Complete |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.