Coffee County Health Data
Coffee County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.6
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 Coffee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Coffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Coffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Coffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Coffee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Coffee County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Coffee County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Coffee County, Georgia.
Coffee County has 35 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity in provider access is accompanied by other health metrics that differ from state and national norms. The county’s uninsured rate is 19.1%, which is higher than both the Georgia state average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 24.4%, exceeding the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability is also lower than the national median, with 53 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the US median of 70. Average life expectancy in the county is 71.6 years, which sits below the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. These figures represent the most recent available data on healthcare access and outcomes. Explore state-level data for further context.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Coffee 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 Coffee 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.