Haralson County Health Data

Haralson County, Georgia

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureHaralsonState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity35.8%38.6%37.6%2.8 pts better than state
Diabetes11.0%13.3%11.2%2.3 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure34.1%37.7%33.5%3.6 pts better than state
Depression24.4%21.1%24.1%3.3 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureHaralsonState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking17.3%17.4%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking17.4%15.3%17.8%2.1 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity26.0%30.1%27.0%4.1 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureHaralsonState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup75.4%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

MeasureHaralsonState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress19.8%19.4%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration37.8%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Life expectancy

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.

Get Care in Haralson 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.

Higgins General Hospital

Not rated by CMS
(770) 812-2000
200 Allen Memorial Drive, Bremen, GA 30110
Critical Access HospitalsGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Haralson County, GA?
Haralson County has a health score of 29/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #61 out of 159 counties in Georgia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Haralson County?
Life expectancy in Haralson County is 71.2 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Haralson County below the state average.
How does Haralson County health compare to the Georgia average?
Haralson County's health score of 29/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 71.2 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.4% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Haralson County?
Key health factors for Haralson County include: life expectancy (71.2 years), uninsured rate (14.4%), and primary care physician access (43:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 56:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Haralson County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 29/100 ("Below Average"), Haralson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.2 years. 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Haralson County healthier than the Georgia average?
Haralson County's health score of 29/100 exceeds the Georgia average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Haralson County has better primary care access (43:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.