Chatham County Health Data
Chatham County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
215
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.8 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.8
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 Chatham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chatham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.2% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chatham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chatham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 7.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chatham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.6% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chatham 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
Chatham County primary care provider density outpaces national median
Health data brief for Chatham County, Georgia.
Primary care providers in Chatham County are available at a rate of 93 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county reports a life expectancy of 75.6 years, exceeding the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but remaining lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, matching the national average. The uninsured rate stands at 14.1%, which is lower than the state mark of 15.0% but higher than the 10% national rate. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 215 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures reflect data from federal provider databases and health surveys. 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.