Candler County Health Data
Candler County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
5/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.7%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.1 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 Candler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Candler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Candler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Candler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.4% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Candler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Candler 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
Significant Life Expectancy Gap Recorded in Candler County
Health data brief for Candler County, Georgia.
Candler County records a life expectancy of 67.8 years, one of the lowest in the region and significantly below the national average of 77 years and the Georgia state average of 73.3 years. This nearly decade-long gap compared to national norms is the county's most distinctive health data point. Other metrics show an uninsured rate of 20.2%, which is higher than the Georgia average of 15.0% and double the national average of 10%. The poor or fair health rate stands at 26.7%, compared to the national average of 17%. Clinical access is also limited, with 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents versus a national median of 70, and 90 mental health providers per 100,000 versus a national median of 250. 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.