Counties with the longest life expectancy in Alabama Stacker #14. Montgomery County (tie) - Life expectancy: 73.7 years--- Same as state average #14. Washington County (tie) - Life expectancy: 73.7 years--- Same as state average #13. Choctaw County - Life expectancy: 73.8 years--- 0.1 years higher than the state average #12. Houston County - Life expectancy: 74.1 years--- 0.4 years higher than the state average #11. Coffee County - Life expectancy: 74.2 years--- 0.5 years higher than the state average Best public colleges in Alabama #10. Henry County - Life expectancy: 74.3 years--- 0.6 years higher than the state average #9. Elmore County - Life expectancy: 74.6 years--- 0.9 years higher than the state average #8. Tuscaloosa County - Life expectancy: 74.9 years--- 1.2 years higher than the state average #7. Autauga County - Life expectancy: 75.3 years--- 1.6 years higher than the state average #6. Lauderdale County - Life expectancy: 75.4 years--- 1.7 years higher than the state average Where refugees in Alabama are arriving from #5. Limestone County - Life expectancy: 76.4 years--- 2.7 years higher than the state average #3. Madison County (tie) - Life expectancy: 76.7 years--- 3.0 years higher than the state average #3. Baldwin County (tie) - Life expectancy: 76.7 years--- 3.0 years higher than the state average #2. Lee County - Life expectancy: 77.2 years--- 3.5 years higher than the state average #1. Shelby County - Life expectancy: 79.6 years--- 5.9 years higher than the state averageThis story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states. Alabama small businesses thrive in these counties Canva