Harris County Health Data
Harris County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.6
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 Harris County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 6.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 8.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 8.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.0% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harris 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
Harris County Uninsured Rate Below State Average
Health data brief for Harris County, Georgia.
Harris County has an uninsured rate of 9.0%. This figure is lower than both the national average of 10% and the Georgia state average of 15.0%. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.8 years, which is longer than the national average of 77 years and the state average of 73.3 years. However, provider availability is lower than national medians, with 28 primary care providers and 36 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Approximately 16.1% of adults report poor or fair health, which is slightly below the national average of 17%. These numbers represent the latest available health and coverage statistics for the area. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Harris 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 Harris 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.