Dougherty County Health Data
Dougherty County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
188
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.6%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.8 per 100K
Dentists
16.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.1
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 Dougherty County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dougherty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.5% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.1% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dougherty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dougherty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.6% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dougherty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 47.4% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 7.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dougherty County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dougherty County fair or poor health rates exceed national norm
Health data brief for Dougherty County, Georgia.
In Dougherty County, 25.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is significantly higher than the national average of 17%. This health status is accompanied by a life expectancy of 70.3 years, nearly seven years shorter than the national average of 77 years and three years shorter than the Georgia average of 73.3 years. Regarding clinical care, the primary care provider ratio is 78 per 100,000 residents, slightly above the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 188 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 15.8%, exceeding both the Georgia average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. These figures detail the specific health and provider statistics for 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.