Columbia County Health Data
Columbia County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
142
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 105.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.3
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 Columbia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.8% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 6.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 7.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.4% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Columbia 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
Columbia County Primary Care Access Outpaces National Median
Health data brief for Columbia County, Georgia.
Columbia County maintains 105 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This level of provider availability accompanies an uninsured rate of 10.3%, which is notably lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0% and matches the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 78.4 years, exceeding both the state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.4% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning with the national average of 17%. Mental health provider availability stands at 142 per 100,000, which remains below the national median of 250. These metrics highlight specific variations in local health resources and resident outcomes compared to broader geographic benchmarks. Explore state-level data for additional insights.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Columbia 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 Columbia 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.