Dooly County Health Data
Dooly County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 9.2 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 Dooly County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dooly | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.2% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.5% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dooly | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.8% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dooly | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dooly | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.2% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dooly County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dooly County reports minimal primary care provider presence
Health data brief for Dooly County, Georgia.
Dooly County has a primary care provider ratio of 9 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health providers is not available for this county. The life expectancy for residents is 73.2 years, nearly the same as the Georgia average of 73.3 years but nearly four years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 23.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 15.3%, which is slightly higher than the Georgia average of 15.0% and above the national mark of 10%. These data points provide a factual look at the healthcare availability and health status of the county population. 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.