Bulloch County Health Data
Bulloch County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
132
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.8 per 100K
Dentists
1.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.3
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 Bulloch County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bulloch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bulloch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bulloch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bulloch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bulloch 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
Bulloch County Life Expectancy Exceeds Georgia State Average
Health data brief for Bulloch County, Georgia.
Life expectancy in Bulloch County is 75.3 years, higher than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 14.4%, lower than the state average of 15.0% and higher than the national rate of 10%. Access to care includes 56 primary care providers and 132 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents; these figures are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. Approximately 19.0% of residents report being in 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.