Heard County Health Data
Heard County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.8
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 Heard County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Heard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Heard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Heard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Heard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Heard County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Heard County Primary Care Provider Access Below State Norms
Health data brief for Heard County, Georgia.
In Heard County, there are 17 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 and the mental health provider ratio of 33 per 100,000, which also trails the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 71.2 years, which is shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. About 21.2% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Regarding health insurance, 14.6% of the population is uninsured, which is slightly lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. Explore state-level health data from the CDC.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Heard 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 Heard 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.