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Summary of 
Alabama
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Strengths

  • High prevalence of adults with a dedicated health care provider
  • Low levels of air pollution
  • Low prevalence of households experiencing severe housing problems

Challenges

  • High premature death rate
  • High prevalence of multiple chronic conditions
  • High homicide rate

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Featured Measures

View state data on various measures and see how it compares to other states and the U.S. overall.

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Current Reports

America’s Health Rankings builds on the work of the United Health Foundation to draw attention to public health and better understand the health of various populations. Our platform provides relevant information that policymakers, public health officials, advocates and leaders can use to effect change in their communities.

We have developed detailed analyses on the health of key populations in the country, including women and children, seniors and those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, in addition to a deep dive into health disparities across the country.

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Annual Report

Published January 2026

Longest running annual assessment of the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. The 36th edition features 99 measures across health outcomes and their drivers.

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Senior Report

Published May 2025

A portrait of the health and well-being of adults age 65 and older in the United States — with over a decade of data.

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Health of Women and Children Report

Published December 2025

Latest data provide an overview of challenges and successes across the health of women and children at the national and state levels over time.

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Health of Those Who Have Served Report

Published July 2022

A national report that explores the health and well-being of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Data Brief

Published August 2024

Measuring the breadth, depth and persistence of key maternal and infant health disparities by demographic group and at the state level.

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    Annual Report

    Published January 2026

    Longest running annual assessment of the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. The 36th edition features 99 measures across health outcomes and their drivers.

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    Senior Report

    Published May 2025

    A portrait of the health and well-being of adults age 65 and older in the United States — with over a decade of data.

  • women-children

    Health of Women and Children Report

    Published December 2025

    Latest data provide an overview of challenges and successes across the health of women and children at the national and state levels over time.

  • veteran

    Health of Those Who Have Served Report

    Published July 2022

    A national report that explores the health and well-being of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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    Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Data Brief

    Published August 2024

    Measuring the breadth, depth and persistence of key maternal and infant health disparities by demographic group and at the state level.

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Measures Impacting a State's Rank

See which measures have the most impact on Alabama’s 2025 Annual Report ranking and how Alabama ranks on all measures.

Alabama’s 2025 Annual Report Ranking: #47Adjust My Rank

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Trend: Homelessness in Alabama, United States, 2025 Annual Report

Homelessness in Alabama

Number of people experiencing homelessness per 10,000 population

Number of people experiencing homelessness per 10,000 population

Alabama
United States
Source:

 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development, Annual Homelessness Assessment Reports to Congress

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Homelessness in the United States

Number of people experiencing homelessness per 10,000 population

3.5 - 9.1

9.2 - 11.0

11.1 - 13.7

13.8 - 30.9

31.0 - 80.5

Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development, Annual Homelessness Assessment Reports to Congress, 2024

3.5 - 9.1

9.2 - 11.0

11.1 - 13.7

13.8 - 30.9

31.0 - 80.5

36.3

Alaska Value

Alaska

36.3

* People per 10,000 population

8.9

Alabama Value

Alabama

8.9

* People per 10,000 population

22.6

United States Value

United States

22.6

* People per 10,000 population

9

Arkansas Value

Arkansas

9

* People per 10,000 population

19.4

Arizona Value

Arizona

19.4

* People per 10,000 population

47.4

California Value

California

47.4

* People per 10,000 population

31.4

Colorado Value

Colorado

31.4

* People per 10,000 population

9.3

Connecticut Value

Connecticut

9.3

* People per 10,000 population

80

District of Columbia Value

District of Columbia

80

* People per 10,000 population

12.9

Delaware Value

Delaware

12.9

* People per 10,000 population

13.4

Florida Value

Florida

13.4

* People per 10,000 population

11

Georgia Value

Georgia

11

* People per 10,000 population

80.5

Hawaii Value

Hawaii

80.5

* People per 10,000 population

8.1

Iowa Value

Iowa

8.1

* People per 10,000 population

13.7

Idaho Value

Idaho

13.7

* People per 10,000 population

20.3

Illinois Value

Illinois

20.3

* People per 10,000 population

9.1

Indiana Value

Indiana

9.1

* People per 10,000 population

9.4

Kansas Value

Kansas

9.4

* People per 10,000 population

11.4

Kentucky Value

Kentucky

11.4

* People per 10,000 population

7.5

Louisiana Value

Louisiana

7.5

* People per 10,000 population

41.1

Massachusetts Value

Massachusetts

41.1

* People per 10,000 population

9.7

Maryland Value

Maryland

9.7

* People per 10,000 population

19.2

Maine Value

Maine

19.2

* People per 10,000 population

9.6

Michigan Value

Michigan

9.6

* People per 10,000 population

15.9

Minnesota Value

Minnesota

15.9

* People per 10,000 population

11.7

Missouri Value

Missouri

11.7

* People per 10,000 population

3.5

Mississippi Value

Mississippi

3.5

* People per 10,000 population

17.7

Montana Value

Montana

17.7

* People per 10,000 population

10.5

North Carolina Value

North Carolina

10.5

* People per 10,000 population

10.9

North Dakota Value

North Dakota

10.9

* People per 10,000 population

13.6

Nebraska Value

Nebraska

13.6

* People per 10,000 population

15.9

New Hampshire Value

New Hampshire

15.9

* People per 10,000 population

13.4

New Jersey Value

New Jersey

13.4

* People per 10,000 population

21.7

New Mexico Value

New Mexico

21.7

* People per 10,000 population

30.9

Nevada Value

Nevada

30.9

* People per 10,000 population

79.5

New York Value

New York

79.5

* People per 10,000 population

9.9

Ohio Value

Ohio

9.9

* People per 10,000 population

13.3

Oklahoma Value

Oklahoma

13.3

* People per 10,000 population

53.5

Oregon Value

Oregon

53.5

* People per 10,000 population

10.8

Pennsylvania Value

Pennsylvania

10.8

* People per 10,000 population

22

Rhode Island Value

Rhode Island

22

* People per 10,000 population

8.4

South Carolina Value

South Carolina

8.4

* People per 10,000 population

14.5

South Dakota Value

South Dakota

14.5

* People per 10,000 population

11.5

Tennessee Value

Tennessee

11.5

* People per 10,000 population

8.9

Texas Value

Texas

8.9

* People per 10,000 population

11

Utah Value

Utah

11

* People per 10,000 population

8.1

Virginia Value

Virginia

8.1

* People per 10,000 population

53.3

Vermont Value

Vermont

53.3

* People per 10,000 population

39.6

Washington Value

Washington

39.6

* People per 10,000 population

8.5

Wisconsin Value

Wisconsin

8.5

* People per 10,000 population

10.1

West Virginia Value

West Virginia

10.1

* People per 10,000 population

8.5

Wyoming Value

Wyoming

8.5

* People per 10,000 population

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