Jenkins County Health Data
Jenkins County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.1%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 Jenkins County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jenkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.6% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jenkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.3% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jenkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.2% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 9.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jenkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.6% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jenkins 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
High Rate of Poor or Fair Health Reported in Jenkins County
Health data brief for Jenkins County, Georgia.
In Jenkins County, 29.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that exceeds the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 71.8 years, which is shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health insurance, 14.7% of the population is uninsured, matching closely with the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national 10% average. Provider availability includes 35 primary care doctors and 12 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These figures are both lower than the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 people. Explore state-level 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.