Butts County Health Data
Butts County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.8
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 Butts County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Butts | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.6% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Butts | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Butts | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.7% | 53.8% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Butts | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Butts 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
Primary Care Access Gaps Define Butts County Health Data
Health data brief for Butts County, Georgia.
Butts County data reveals a primary care provider ratio of 27 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is recorded at 71.9 years, falling below both the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of mental health services, the county has 74 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the county stands at 13.6%, which is lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but higher than the national 10% benchmark. Furthermore, 21.1% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The primary care availability remains the most divergent metric when compared to broader national standards for clinical access. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.