Charlton County Health Data
Charlton County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.6%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.6
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 Charlton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Charlton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.4% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.1% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.2% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Charlton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.1% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Charlton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Charlton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Charlton 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
Distinct Mental Health Resource Gaps in Charlton County
Health data brief for Charlton County, Georgia.
Charlton County has 23 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, representing one of the lowest ratios in the state and a sharp contrast to the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider gap is the most distinctive data point for the county. The life expectancy in Charlton is 73.5 years, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 16.3%, exceeding both the Georgia average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 24.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Primary care access is limited to 24 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Explore Georgia’s health provider distribution datasets.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Charlton 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.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Charlton County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.