Glynn County Health Data
Glynn County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
161
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.1
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 Glynn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Glynn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.5% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Glynn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Glynn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.9% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Glynn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Glynn 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
Mental Health Provider Access Lower in Glynn County
Health data brief for Glynn County, Georgia.
Glynn County has 161 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 52 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 74.7 years, which is longer than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 16.3%, which is higher than the state average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 16.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which aligns closely with the national average of 17%. These numbers illustrate the health services and outcomes reported for the area by federal and state agencies. 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.