Barrow County Health Data
Barrow County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.7
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 Barrow County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Barrow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.7% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Barrow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Barrow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.4% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Barrow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Barrow 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
Barrow County Mental Health Provider Access Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Barrow County, Georgia.
Barrow County reports 43 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 providers. In terms of other healthcare services, the county has 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The life expectancy in Barrow County is 74.9 years, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 15.6%, slightly higher than the Georgia average of 15.0% and the national rate of 10%. About 17.7% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is close to the national average of 17%. These numbers are part of current federal health reporting. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.