Floyd County Health Data
Floyd County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
166
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 134.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 Floyd County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Floyd | 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) | 52.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Floyd County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Floyd County Primary Care Access Nearly Double National Median
Health data brief for Floyd County, Georgia.
Floyd County has 135 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This ratio is nearly double the national median of 70 per 100,000. While provider access is higher than many areas, the county's life expectancy is 72.6 years, which is shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 15.7%, which is higher than the state average of 15.0% and higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 22.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a higher rate than the national average of 17%. Mental health provider availability stands at 166 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures represent the documented health and provider landscape for the area. 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.