Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.4
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 Crawford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.8% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crawford County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Crawford County Faces Significant Mental Health Provider Disparities
Health data brief for Crawford County, Georgia.
Crawford County has 8 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio drastically lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also low, with 17 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. The county’s health metrics show an uninsured rate of 16.2%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 20.4% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 71.7 years, falling below the state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. These figures represent the documented healthcare provider landscape and resident health outcomes as reported by federal agencies. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Crawford 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 Crawford 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.