Burke County Health Data
Burke County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.0%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.9 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 Burke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Burke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.2% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Burke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.2% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Burke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.8% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Burke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.4% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Burke County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Mental Health Provider Counts in Burke County
Health data brief for Burke County, Georgia.
Burke County reports a mental health provider ratio of 45 per 100,000 residents. This figure sits significantly below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data regarding clinical access also shows a primary care provider ratio of 33 per 100,000, while the national median is 70. Life expectancy in the county is 73.0 years, which is lower than the national average of 77 years and slightly below the Georgia state average of 73.3 years. Regarding insurance coverage, 11.8% of the population is uninsured, a rate that is lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0% but remains above the national average of 10%. Additionally, 23.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to 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.