Dodge County Health Data
Dodge County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.0%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.4 per 100K
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 Dodge County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.1% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 53.8% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dodge County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider availability is low in Dodge County
Health data brief for Dodge County, Georgia.
Dodge County reports 46 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is approximately one-fifth of the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is also lower than the national median of 70, with 30 providers per 100,000 residents. Life expectancy in the county is 71.3 years, which is shorter than the Georgia average of 73.3 years and nearly six years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 21.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 13.9%, which is lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but remains above the national rate of 10%. These statistics highlight the healthcare resource and health status challenges in the county. 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.