Gwinnett County Health Data
Gwinnett County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
159
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 65.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.3
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 Gwinnett County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gwinnett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 15.7% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gwinnett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.5% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 5.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gwinnett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.9% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 6.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gwinnett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gwinnett 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
Life Expectancy Trends in Gwinnett County
Health data brief for Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Gwinnett County residents have a life expectancy of 79.3 years. This is six years longer than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and also exceeds the national average of 77 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 15.3%, which is nearly identical to the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national 10% baseline. In terms of health provider availability, the county has 66 primary care providers and 159 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both figures are lower than the national medians of 70 for primary care and 250 for mental health. Roughly 17.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, which aligns closely with the national average of 17%. These figures provide a snapshot of health metrics and insurance status for the county. 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.