Emanuel County Health Data
Emanuel County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.7%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.6 per 100K
Dentists
8.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
30.5
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 Emanuel County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Emanuel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.2% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Emanuel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.6% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.1% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Emanuel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Emanuel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Emanuel 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
One Quarter of Emanuel County Population Reports Poor Health
Health data brief for Emanuel County, Georgia.
Approximately 25.7% of Emanuel County residents report being in poor or fair health. This is significantly higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 70.1 years, which is nearly seven years less than the national average of 77 and lower than the Georgia state average of 73.3. Regarding provider access, the county has 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. There are 91 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, whereas the national median is 250. The uninsured rate is 16.5%, higher than the state average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. 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.