Bacon County Health Data
Bacon County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
44.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.1 per 100K
Dentists
9.0
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 Bacon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bacon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bacon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.2% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bacon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.4% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bacon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bacon County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bacon County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Bacon County, Georgia.
Bacon County has 9 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 69.5 years, compared to the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 23.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, whereas the national average is 17%. The uninsured rate is 17.2%, which is higher than the Georgia average of 15.0% and the national benchmark of 10%. There are 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 70 providers. These statistics represent data from the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.