Clinch County Health Data
Clinch County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
6/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.2%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
14.9
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 Clinch County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clinch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.8% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clinch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.5% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clinch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 8.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clinch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clinch 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 Clinch County measures below 70 years
Health data brief for Clinch County, Georgia.
Life expectancy in Clinch County is 69.8 years, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 28.2% of the population, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 18.5%, higher than the state mark of 15.0% and the national rate of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 15 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is also 15 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points are reported from federal provider databases and health assessments. 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.