Covington County
AlabamaFIPS 01039
Pop. 37,5702 HospitalsSVI 0.71RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Covington County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.7% | 13.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 44.6% | 41.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 11.0% | 11.1% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.8 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 14,664.189 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
19
Primary Care Physicians
50.1 per 100k
46
NPs & PAs
121.2 per 100k
14
Dentists
137
Hospital Beds
3.6 per 1,000
$12,232.41
Medicare Per Capita
1809.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Covington County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.5% | — | |
| Depression | 24.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | — | |
| COPD | 10.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 27.2% | — | |
| Disability | 41.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 32.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.71
Socioeconomic Status0.75
Household Composition & Disability0.78
Minority Status & Language0.48
Housing Type & Transportation0.51
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Covington County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia Health | Andalusia | 88 | Rural |
| Mizell Memorial Hospital | Opp | 99 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Florala Memorial Hospital | 2013 | Converted |
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.