Effingham County Health Data
Effingham County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Effingham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Effingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Effingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Effingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Effingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Effingham 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
Effingham County Primary Care Access Far Below National Median
Health data brief for Effingham County, Georgia.
Effingham County has 23 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 63 providers per 100,000 compared to a national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the county's uninsured rate of 10.7% is lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0% and matches the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.0 years, exceeding the state average of 73.3 but trailing the national average of 77. About 16.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. 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.