Jeff Davis County Health Data
Jeff Davis County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 6.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.5
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 Jeff Davis County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jeff Davis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jeff Davis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.8% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jeff Davis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jeff Davis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jeff Davis 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
Jeff Davis County Primary Care Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Jeff Davis County, Georgia.
Jeff Davis County has 7 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national figures, with 34 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 70.7 years, which is shorter than the Georgia average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 26.5% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 17.6%, exceeding both the Georgia average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. Explore state-level health data.
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.