Clarke County Health Data
Clarke County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
357
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.0
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 Clarke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.5% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clarke County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clarke County mental health provider density exceeds national median
Health data brief for Clarke County, Georgia.
Clarke County reports a mental health provider ratio of 357 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 82 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 77.3 years, which aligns with the national average and exceeds the state average of 73.3 years. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 20.8%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 14.6%, slightly lower than the state mark of 15.0% but higher than the 10% national rate. These data points provide a statistical overview based on federal provider and health data. 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.