Hancock County Health Data
Hancock County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.4%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 Hancock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 18.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 9.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.2% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.7% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.7% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 7.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.3% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 9.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 48.1% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 8.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hancock 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
Primary Care Access Metrics in Hancock County
Health data brief for Hancock County, Georgia.
Hancock County has 12 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This is one of the lowest ratios in the region, particularly when compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio for mental health providers is 23 per 100,000, which is also well below the national median of 250. Health outcomes show 28.4% of residents reporting poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy stands at 70.7 years, which is shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding insurance coverage, 13.8% of the population is uninsured. This rate is lower than the state average of 15.0% but remains higher than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Hancock County, Georgia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Hancock County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.