Bleckley County Health Data
Bleckley County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.6%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.1
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 Bleckley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bleckley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 38.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bleckley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bleckley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.3% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bleckley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bleckley 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
Mental Health Provider Ratios Lower in Bleckley County
Health data brief for Bleckley County, Georgia.
Mental health provider availability in Bleckley County stands at 24 per 100,000 residents, well below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 24 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 72.2 years, lower than the state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. However, the uninsured rate is 12.3%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. About 19.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than 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.