Forsyth County Health Data
Forsyth County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
92
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.9%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.6 per 100K
Dentists
1.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.0
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 Forsyth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Forsyth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 11.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 9.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Forsyth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.8% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 8.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 10.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Forsyth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.7% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 15.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.4% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Forsyth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 7.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Forsyth 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
Forsyth County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Forsyth County, Georgia.
Residents in Forsyth County have a life expectancy of 81.0 years. This is longer than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 8.3%, which is lower than the 15.0% state average and the 10% national average. Approximately 11.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 40 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 92 mental health providers per 100,000 people. Both of these ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These figures are sourced from federal health and provider databases. 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.