Glascock County Health Data
Glascock County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
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 Glascock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Glascock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Glascock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Glascock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Glascock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Glascock 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
Glascock County Life Expectancy Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Glascock County, Georgia.
Life expectancy in Glascock County is 71.8 years, which is shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The county’s uninsured rate is 11.6%, which is lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. About 19.8% of residents report poor or fair health, a higher rate than the national average of 17%. Primary care availability is 34 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. There are no reported mental health providers for the county in this dataset. These data points reflect the current health landscape for the county's population according to federal health tracking and provider registries. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Glascock County, Georgia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Glascock County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.