Lee County
AlabamaFIPS 01081
Pop. 174,2411 HospitalSVI 0.64RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Lee County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.9% | 13.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.2% | 41.3% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.1% | 11.1% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.0 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,894.487 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
94
Primary Care Physicians
51.3 per 100k
188
NPs & PAs
102.6 per 100k
61
Dentists
544
Hospital Beds
3.0 per 1,000
$10,485.82
Medicare Per Capita
1359.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Lee County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.0% | — | |
| Depression | 24.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | — | |
| COPD | 6.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 21.3% | — | |
| Disability | 34.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.64
Socioeconomic Status0.56
Household Composition & Disability0.20
Minority Status & Language0.70
Housing Type & Transportation0.90
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Lee County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Alabama Medical Center | Opelika | 429 |
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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.