Banks County Health Data
Banks County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
22.7%
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 Banks County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Banks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Banks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Banks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Banks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Banks County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Banks County Primary Care Provider Ratio Among Region’s Lowest
Health data brief for Banks County, Georgia.
Banks County has 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. For comparison, the county’s life expectancy is 73.9 years, which is slightly higher than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. About 22.7% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 17.6%, which is higher than the state average of 15.0% and the national rate of 10%. Mental health provider data was not reported for this county. These metrics provide a snapshot of the health and coverage landscape in the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Banks 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 Banks 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.