Berrien County Health Data
Berrien County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.7%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.0 per 100K
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 Berrien County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Berrien | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Berrien | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Berrien | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.4% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Berrien | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Berrien County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Availability in Berrien County Trails State Benchmarks
Health data brief for Berrien County, Georgia.
There are 22 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents in Berrien County, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 49 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. Data shows a life expectancy of 71.2 years, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 15.1% of the population lacks health insurance, slightly higher than the state average of 15.0% and the national rate of 10%. About 22.7% of residents report poor or fair health, surpassing the national average of 17%. 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.