Haralson County Health Data
Haralson County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.5
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 Haralson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Haralson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Haralson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Haralson | 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) | 56.7% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Haralson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Haralson County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Haralson County Reports 71.2-Year Life Expectancy
Health data brief for Haralson County, Georgia.
Life expectancy in Haralson County is 71.2 years. This is lower than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and significantly shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 18.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 14.4% of its population without insurance, which is slightly lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national 10% rate. For health services, the county has 43 primary care providers and 56 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These figures are lower than the national medians of 70 for primary care and 250 for mental health. These metrics provide a factual overview of health outcomes and access within 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.