Fulton County Health Data
Fulton County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
352
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.0%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 112.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.5
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 Fulton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 10.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 16.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 7.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 10.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.4% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 11.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fulton 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
Fulton County Surpasses National Median for Mental Health Provider Access
Health data brief for Fulton County, Georgia.
Fulton County features 352 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Access to primary care is also higher than the national median, with 112 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national 70. The county's life expectancy is 77.5 years, which is longer than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and slightly longer than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Fulton is 10.8%, which is lower than the state average of 15.0% but slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 14.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. These figures are provided by federal datasets. 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.