Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Georgia
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
192
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.8 per 100K
Dentists
0.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.7
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 Carroll County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carroll County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Uninsured Rate in Carroll County Stays Below State Average
Health data brief for Carroll County, Georgia.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
Carroll County’s uninsured rate is 13.8%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0%. While this figure remains above the national average of 10%, it stands out as a point of divergence from state trends. The county’s life expectancy is 73.0 years, slightly below the Georgia average of 73.3 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. In terms of provider access, the county has 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is closer to the national median of 70 than many rural peers. The mental health provider ratio is 192 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 17.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure very similar to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level healthcare provider data.
Get Care in Carroll County, Georgia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.