Camden County Health Data
Camden County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
141
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.1%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.4
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 Camden County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.2% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.0% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Camden 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
Camden County Life Expectancy Surpasses Georgia State Average
Health data brief for Camden County, Georgia.
Camden County maintains a life expectancy of 76.5 years, a figure that is more than three years longer than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years. While this remains just under the national average of 77 years, it is the most distinct metric when compared to neighboring regions. The county's mental health provider ratio is 141 per 100,000, which is higher than many surrounding counties but still below the national median of 250. Primary care access is limited to 27 providers per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 12.4%, which is lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. Poor or fair health is reported by 20.1% of the population, compared to 17% nationally. Explore county-level metrics at the CDC website.
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.