Colquitt County Health Data
Colquitt County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
10/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.4
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 Colquitt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Colquitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 14.8% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Colquitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.2% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Colquitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Colquitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Colquitt 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
Colquitt County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Colquitt County, Georgia.
In Colquitt County, 26.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is substantially higher than the national average of 17%. This health self-assessment occurs alongside a 19.8% uninsured rate, which exceeds the Georgia state average of 15.0% and is nearly double the national average of 10%. Provider ratios in the county include 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, falling below the national median of 70, and 91 mental health providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents averages 71.6 years, compared to the state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. These statistics are compiled from the CDC County Health Rankings and federal provider registries to provide a snapshot of local health status. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data details.
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.