Habersham County Health Data
Habersham County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
46.9
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 Habersham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Habersham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 5.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Habersham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Habersham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.3% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Habersham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Habersham County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Habersham County Health Perception Data
Health data brief for Habersham County, Georgia.
About 21.6% of adults in Habersham County report being in poor or fair health. This rate is higher than the national average of 17%. The county also reports an uninsured rate of 18.4%, which is notably higher than the Georgia state average of 15.0% and the national 10% average. Life expectancy in the county is 74.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Provider access data shows 47 primary care providers and 60 mental health providers per 100,000 people. Both ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 for primary care and 250 for mental health. These data points provide an overview of local health coverage and provider density. 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.