Dawson County Health Data
Dawson County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.4
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 Dawson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dawson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 6.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dawson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 7.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dawson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 12.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dawson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.5% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 8.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dawson 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
Dawson County life expectancy exceeds state average by three years
Health data brief for Dawson County, Georgia.
Life expectancy in Dawson County is 76.9 years, nearly four years longer than the Georgia average of 73.3 years and approaching the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio in the county is 67 per 100,000 residents, which is close to the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 101 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. In terms of insurance coverage, 14.0% of the population is uninsured, a rate lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but higher than the national 10%. Additionally, 14.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of clinical resources and longevity for the county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dawson 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 Dawson 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.