Evans County Health Data
Evans County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.1%
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 Evans County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Evans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.6% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.8% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Evans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.6% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Evans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.8% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Evans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Evans 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
Evans County Records Limited Access to Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Evans County, Georgia.
Evans County has 19 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This is among the lowest ratios in the region and far below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Similarly, the primary care provider ratio of 38 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 70. The county's life expectancy is 70.7 years, lower than both the Georgia average of 73.3 and the national average of 77. About 27.1% of the population reports poor or fair health, a rate 10 percentage points higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 17.8%, compared to 15.0% for the state of Georgia and 10% for the nation. 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.