Henry County Health Data
Henry County, Georgia
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
184
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.7
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 Henry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 17.7% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.3% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henry County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Henry County Uninsured Rate Aligns With National Average
Health data brief for Henry County, Georgia.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
Henry County reports an uninsured rate of 10.4%, which is nearly identical to the national average of 10% and significantly lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 75.3 years, surpassing the state average of 73.3 years while remaining below the national average of 77 years. The county has 49 primary care providers and 184 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both figures are lower than national medians, which are 70 for primary care and 250 for mental health providers. Approximately 17.1% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate that is consistent with the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data for Georgia.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.