Grady County Health Data
Grady County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
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 Grady County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grady | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grady | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grady | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grady | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grady County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Grady County
Health data brief for Grady County, Georgia.
Grady County has 35 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county records 46 providers per 100,000 people, which is also below the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 74.2 years, slightly longer than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 17.7% of residents are uninsured, a rate that is higher than the state’s 15.0% and the national 10% baseline. About 23.5% of adults in Grady County report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The data reflects various clinical and insurance metrics within the county's boundaries. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.