Irwin County Health Data
Irwin County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.2 per 100K
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 Irwin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Irwin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Irwin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.9% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Irwin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.6% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Irwin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Irwin County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Irwin County Mental Health Provider Ratio Shows Distinctive Gap
Health data brief for Irwin County, Georgia.
Irwin County reports 11 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also lower than the national median of 70, with 31 providers per 100,000 residents. The life expectancy in the county is 71.8 years, shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. About 22.6% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 15.4%, which is slightly higher than the Georgia average of 15.0% and notably higher than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.