Baker County Health Data
Baker County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.7%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 Baker County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Baker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.3% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.9% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Baker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.9% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Baker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.8% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Baker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Baker County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Baker County Life Expectancy Shorter Than State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Baker County, Georgia.
Baker County’s life expectancy is 71.8 years, which is shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 23.7%, compared to the national average of 17%. Conversely, the uninsured rate in the county is 11.1%, which is lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but slightly higher than the national rate of 10%. There are 37 mental health providers per 100,000 residents in the county, whereas the national median is 250 providers. Primary care provider data was not available for this county during the reporting period. These figures reflect data from the CDC and other federal sources. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Baker County, Georgia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Baker County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.