Decatur County Health Data
Decatur County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.0 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
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.4
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 Decatur County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.8% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Decatur County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Decatur County reports high rates of poor or fair health
Health data brief for Decatur County, Georgia.
In Decatur County, 23.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the national average of 17%. This health status is recorded alongside a life expectancy of 71.0 years, which is shorter than the Georgia average of 73.3 years and six years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Clinical data shows 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is roughly half the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 79 per 100,000, also well below the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 14.0%, which is lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but higher than the national mark of 10%. These data points illustrate the current health outcomes and provider availability in the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.