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Rural Health Information Hub

Alabama

State Office of Rural Health

Alabama Office of Primary Care and Rural Health

Phone: 334.206.5396

Facilitates and supports activities which improve access to healthcare services for those living in rural communities across the state. Part of the Alabama Department of Public Health.
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Alabama Nonmetro Population

5,086,768
Estimated population
1,118,971 (22.0%)
People living in nonmetro areas
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year estimate

Alabama Rural Healthcare Facilities

10
Critical Access Hospitals
3
Rural Emergency Hospitals
175
Rural Health Clinics
127
Federally Qualified Health Centers*
39
Short Term/PPS Hospitals*
Alabama Rural Healthcare Facilities map
*Sites according to data.HRSA.gov (January 2026), showing only locations outside of U.S. Census Bureau Urban Areas with a population of 50,000 or more

Selected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Alabama

Last Updated: 4/15/2026
Last Reviewed: 2/3/2026