Early County Health Data
Early County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.2%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.1
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 Early County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Early | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.4% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.6% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Early | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Early | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Early | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.2% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Early 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
Early County Residents Face Significantly Shorter Life Expectancy
Health data brief for Early County, Georgia.
Early County residents have a life expectancy of 69.7 years. This is considerably shorter than the national average of approximately 77 years and the Georgia state average of 73.3 years. For medical provider access, the county has 47 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 95 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. Around 25.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, whereas the national average is 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 14.2%, which is lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national 10% average. 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.