Cherokee County Health Data
Cherokee County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
129
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.1 per 100K
Dentists
6.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.6
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 Cherokee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cherokee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 6.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cherokee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.7% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 7.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cherokee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.7% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 10.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cherokee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cherokee 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
Life expectancy in Cherokee County exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Cherokee County, Georgia.
Life expectancy in Cherokee County is 79.4 years, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 12.5%, lower than the state mark of 15.0% but higher than the 10% national rate. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 15.5% of the population, lower than the national average of 17%. Primary care provider density is 41 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 129 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics reflect findings from federal health surveys and the provider registry. 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.