Catoosa County Health Data
Catoosa County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
151
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.0 per 100K
Dentists
1.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.6
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 Catoosa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Catoosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Catoosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 6.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Catoosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 9.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Catoosa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Catoosa 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
Catoosa County Reports Lower Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Catoosa County, Georgia.
Catoosa County reports that 15.8% of its population is in poor or fair health, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. This is the most distinctive metric for the county, as it performs better than national benchmarks in this category. The county’s life expectancy of 75.3 years is also higher than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 12.2%, which is lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national 10%. Access to care includes 57 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 151 mental health providers per 100,000, both below national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. View the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System.
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.