Chattahoochee County Health Data
Chattahoochee County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
166
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
10.9
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 Chattahoochee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chattahoochee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.6% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chattahoochee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 30.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chattahoochee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.4% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chattahoochee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chattahoochee 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
Chattahoochee County uninsured rate lower than state and national figures
Health data brief for Chattahoochee County, Georgia.
The uninsured rate in Chattahoochee County is 8.0%, a figure lower than both the Georgia state average of 15.0% and the national rate of 10%. Primary care provider availability stands at 166 per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio is 12 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 75.4 years, exceeding the state average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 22.8% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These statistics are derived from current federal registry and census data. Explore state-level data.
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.