Elbert County Health Data
Elbert County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 Elbert County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Elbert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 38.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Elbert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Elbert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.8% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Elbert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Elbert 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
Poor Health Reporting in Elbert County Exceeds National Standards
Health data brief for Elbert County, Georgia.
Approximately 22.9% of Elbert County residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. For healthcare access, the county has 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. There are 45 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly fewer than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 71.2 years, more than five years shorter than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Georgia average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 18.5%, which is higher than the state average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. 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.