Chattooga County Health Data
Chattooga County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.3%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.0
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 Chattooga County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chattooga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.0% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chattooga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.6% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chattooga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.9% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chattooga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chattooga County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chattooga County primary care ratio significantly lower than national median
Health data brief for Chattooga County, Georgia.
Chattooga County has a primary care provider ratio of 8 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county reports a life expectancy of 70.6 years, lower than the state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Poor or fair health is reported by 24.3% of residents, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 16.7%, which is higher than the state figure of 15.0% and the national mark of 10%. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 40 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points are sourced from federal health and provider databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Chattooga 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 Chattooga 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.