Douglas County Health Data
Douglas County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
150
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Douglas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.3% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.5% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Douglas County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Douglas County uninsured rate is lower than state average
Health data brief for Douglas County, Georgia.
The uninsured rate in Douglas County is 14.1%, which is lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but still higher than the national average of 10%. This coverage rate is noted alongside a primary care provider ratio of 43 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio in the county is 150 per 100,000, also below the national median of 250. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.6 years, which is longer than the Georgia average of 73.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 19.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a summary of health coverage and outcomes 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.