Bartow County Health Data
Bartow County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.1
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 Bartow County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bartow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bartow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bartow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bartow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bartow County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bartow County Life Expectancy Shorter Than National Average
Health data brief for Bartow County, Georgia.
Life expectancy in Bartow County is 73.9 years, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 15.5%, compared to the state average of 15.0% and a national average of 10%. For adults reporting poor or fair health, the rate is 18.5%, while the national average is 17%. Access to medical professionals also varies from national medians; the county has 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 135 mental health providers per 100,000. Nationally, these medians are 70 and 250 providers per 100,000 residents, respectively. This data is derived from the CDC County Health Rankings and federal census records. 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.