Atkinson County Health Data
Atkinson County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
4/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.1 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
28.3%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.2
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Atkinson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Atkinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.5% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Atkinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.1% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 9.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Atkinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.5% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Atkinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Atkinson County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over One-Quarter of Atkinson County Residents Report Poor Health
Health data brief for Atkinson County, Georgia.
In Atkinson County, 28.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 69.1 years, which is shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 20.7%, compared to the state average of 15.0% and the national mark of 10%. Provider data for primary care and mental health services was not reported for this period. These statistics highlight measurable health outcomes and coverage rates recorded by federal agencies. No conclusions are drawn regarding specific causes for these outcomes. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.