Cullman County
AlabamaFIPS 01043
Pop. 87,8662 HospitalsSVI 0.49RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Cullman County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.6% | 13.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.7% | 41.3% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 11.7% | 11.1% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.8 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,852.912 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
43
Primary Care Physicians
46.7 per 100k
145
NPs & PAs
157.6 per 100k
39
Dentists
145
Hospital Beds
1.6 per 1,000
$12,718.99
Medicare Per Capita
1944.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Cullman County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.5% | — | |
| Depression | 25.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | — | |
| COPD | 9.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 23.2% | — | |
| Disability | 37.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 27.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.0% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.49
Socioeconomic Status0.53
Household Composition & Disability0.71
Minority Status & Language0.26
Housing Type & Transportation0.33
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 Cullman County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman Regional Medical Center | Cullman | 115 | Rural |
| Sanctuary at the Woodlands, the | Cullman | 40 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Medical Ctr | 2009 | 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.