Dade County Health Data
Dade County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.5
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 Dade County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dade 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
Primary care provider availability in Dade County trails national benchmarks
Health data brief for Dade County, Georgia.
Dade County reports a primary care provider ratio of 31 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinical landscape is also characterized by a mental health provider ratio of 62 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy for county residents is 73.0 years, slightly below the Georgia average of 73.3 years and four years shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 14.2%, which is lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. Approximately 16.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure nearly identical to the national average of 17%. These numbers describe the current state of local healthcare access and health outcomes. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dade 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 Dade 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.