Brantley County Health Data

Brantley County, Georgia

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

16/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.5 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.9%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

17

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

27

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

22.4%

State avg 21.9%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

5.5

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 Brantley County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureBrantleyState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity38.7%38.6%37.6%near state average
Diabetes11.9%13.3%11.2%1.4 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure35.5%37.7%33.5%2.2 pts better than state
Depression25.0%21.1%24.1%3.9 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureBrantleyState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking19.9%17.4%16.3%2.5 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking16.6%15.3%17.8%1.3 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity31.1%30.1%27.0%1.0 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureBrantleyState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup74.5%76.8%74.9%2.3 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)52.6%53.8%57.3%1.2 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)68.3%73.6%73.3%5.3 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureBrantleyState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress21.1%19.4%18.6%1.7 pts worse than state
Short Sleep Duration37.6%39.7%37.3%2.1 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brantley 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

Brantley County Uninsured Rate Surpasses State and National Averages

Health data brief for Brantley County, Georgia.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

In Brantley County, 17.9% of residents do not have health insurance, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. The county has 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health care availability is also lower, with 27 providers per 100,000 residents against a national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 71.5 years, while the state average is 73.3 years and the national average is 77 years. Approximately 22.4% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in Brantley 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 Brantley 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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Brantley County, GA?
Brantley County has a health score of 16/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #120 out of 159 counties in Georgia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Brantley County?
Life expectancy in Brantley County is 71.5 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Brantley County below the state average.
How does Brantley County health compare to the Georgia average?
Brantley County's health score of 16/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 71.5 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 17.9% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Brantley County?
Key health factors for Brantley County include: life expectancy (71.5 years), uninsured rate (17.9%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 27:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Brantley County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 16/100 ("Below Average"), Brantley County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.5 years. 17.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Brantley County?
Brantley County's health score of 16/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 17.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.