State Profile

Alabama

Population (2025): 5,193,088 million

Alabama’s public health outcomes and emergency preparedness is better than some states but falls behind others. According to TFAH’s 2026 Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism report, the state placed in the low performance tier for public health emergency preparedness. Deaths within the state due to drug misuse, alcohol, or suicide are higher than the average for other states. Based on 2024 data, its rates of obesity and related conditions indicate an area of concern, with the percentage of adults with obesity higher than the U.S. median. In addition, state rates of diabetes and hypertension are above the U.S. median.