Bryan County Health Data

Bryan County, Georgia

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

55/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.9 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

55

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

111

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

15.2%

State avg 21.9%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

25.7

per 100K residentsCDC: 55.4 per 100K

Dentists

4.3

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

19.3

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 Bryan County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureBryanState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity32.8%38.6%37.6%5.8 pts better than state
Diabetes9.8%13.3%11.2%3.5 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure32.5%37.7%33.5%5.2 pts better than state
Depression20.4%21.1%24.1%0.7 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureBryanState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking11.8%17.4%16.3%5.6 pts better than state
Binge Drinking17.9%15.3%17.8%2.6 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity21.2%30.1%27.0%8.9 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureBryanState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup77.5%76.8%74.9%0.7 pts better than state
Dental Visit (past year)64.0%53.8%57.3%10.2 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)78.8%73.6%73.3%5.2 pts better than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureBryanState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress16.7%19.4%18.6%2.7 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration34.6%39.7%37.3%5.1 pts better than state

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

Uninsured Rate in Bryan County Lower Than State Average

Health data brief for Bryan County, Georgia.

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

Bryan County’s uninsured rate is 11.4%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. The life expectancy for residents is 74.9 years, exceeding the state average of 73.3 years but remaining below the national average of 77 years. For healthcare access, there are 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 111 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. About 15.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in Bryan 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 Bryan 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 Bryan County, GA?
Bryan County has a health score of 55/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #13 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 Bryan County?
Life expectancy in Bryan County is 74.9 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Bryan County above the state average.
How does Bryan County health compare to the Georgia average?
Bryan County's health score of 55/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 74.9 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.4% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Bryan County?
Key health factors for Bryan County include: life expectancy (74.9 years), uninsured rate (11.4%), and primary care physician access (55:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 111:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Bryan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 55/100 ("Below Average"), Bryan County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.9 years. 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Bryan County healthier than the Georgia average?
Bryan County's health score of 55/100 exceeds the Georgia average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.