Fannin County Health Data
Fannin County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 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
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.1%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.8
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 Fannin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fannin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fannin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fannin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fannin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fannin County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fannin County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Fannin County, Georgia.
In Fannin County, 17.8% of residents do not have health insurance. This exceeds the Georgia state average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 74.1 years, which is higher than the Georgia average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 20.1%, compared to the national average of 17%. Access to medical care includes 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is close to the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a ratio of 89 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. 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.