Echols County Health Data
Echols County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.0
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 Echols County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Echols | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Echols | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% | 30.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Echols | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Echols | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Echols County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rate in Echols County Nearly Doubles National Average
Health data brief for Echols County, Georgia.
In Echols County, 19.1% of residents are uninsured. This rate is nearly double the national average of 10% and is higher than the Georgia state average of 15.0%. Data from the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System does not record a primary care or mental health provider ratio for this county. The life expectancy for residents is 76.8 years, which is higher than the Georgia average of 73.3 years and close to the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 21.5% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Echols County, Georgia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Echols County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.