DeKalb County Health Data
DeKalb County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
106
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
400
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 106.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 DeKalb County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | DeKalb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 16.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | DeKalb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 7.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | DeKalb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.8% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.4% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | DeKalb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare DeKalb County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
DeKalb County mental health provider ratio surpasses national median
Health data brief for DeKalb County, Georgia.
DeKalb County features a mental health provider ratio of 400 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 106 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 78.2 years, which is nearly five years longer than the Georgia average of 73.3 years and slightly above the national average of 77 years. While clinical access is higher than many regions, 13.8% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the national rate of 10% but lower than the state average of 15.0%. About 17.7% of residents report poor or fair health, mirroring the national average of 17%. These figures outline the healthcare landscape for the county. Explore state-level data.
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.