Shelby County
AlabamaFIPS 01117
Pop. 223,0242 HospitalsSVI 0.12RUCC 1 (Metro)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Shelby County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.5% | 13.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.1% | 41.3% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.6% | 11.1% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.7 | 4.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,794.98 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
175
Primary Care Physicians
75.1 per 100k
231
NPs & PAs
99.1 per 100k
115
Dentists
317
Hospital Beds
1.4 per 1,000
$12,627.18
Medicare Per Capita
1671.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Shelby County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 32.2% | — | |
| Depression | 22.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | — | |
| COPD | 5.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 16.9% | — | |
| Disability | 28.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 21.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.12
Socioeconomic Status0.07
Household Composition & Disability0.25
Minority Status & Language0.59
Housing Type & Transportation0.18
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Shelby County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby | Pelham | 34 | |
| Shelby Baptist Medical Center | Alabaster | 252 |
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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.