Colbert County
AlabamaFIPS 01033
Pop. 57,2272 HospitalsSVI 0.45RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Colbert County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.0% | 13.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.9% | 41.3% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.7% | 11.1% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.6 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,369.517 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
37
Primary Care Physicians
63.4 per 100k
129
NPs & PAs
221.0 per 100k
29
Dentists
284
Hospital Beds
4.9 per 1,000
$11,528.25
Medicare Per Capita
1663.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Colbert County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.3% | — | |
| Depression | 24.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | — | |
| COPD | 9.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.9% | — | |
| Disability | 38.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 29.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.0% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.45
Socioeconomic Status0.49
Household Composition & Disability0.70
Minority Status & Language0.56
Housing Type & Transportation0.16
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Colbert County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller Memorial Hospital | Sheffield | 185 | |
| North Alabama Shoals Hospital | Muscle Shoals | 198 |
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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.