Cobb County Health Data
Cobb County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 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
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
258
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.1
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 Cobb County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cobb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.6% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 9.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.3% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cobb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.3% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 8.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cobb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.3% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 13.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cobb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cobb 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
Cobb County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Cobb County, Georgia.
Cobb County residents reach an average life expectancy of 79.1 years, a figure that is significantly higher than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This longevity coincides with other health indicators in the county, including a 12.9% rate of residents reporting poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% reported nationally. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 12.5%, compared to the state average of 15.0% and the national mark of 10%. Access to care in Cobb includes 78 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70, and 258 mental health providers per 100,000, which is also slightly above the national median of 250. These statistics are based on current reports from the CDC and provider databases. For more information, see the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cobb County, Georgia
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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.