Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.3 per 100K
Dentists
10.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 Greene County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.3% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greene County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratios in Greene County
Health data brief for Greene County, Georgia.
Greene County has 43 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This count is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s primary care provider ratio of 56 per 100,000 is also below the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 76.1 years, which is longer than the Georgia average of 73.3 years but slightly shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 14.1% of residents are uninsured, a rate lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national 10% mark. Additionally, 18.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is just higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics are derived from current health and provider data sources. 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.