Jones County Health Data
Jones County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
52.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
42.1
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 Jones County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jones 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
Primary Care Provider Availability in Jones County Below National Median
Health data brief for Jones County, Georgia.
Jones County has 25 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. In contrast, the life expectancy for county residents is 75.6 years, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Jones County is 12.2%, lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national 10% average. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 19.8%, slightly above the national average of 17%. Mental health services are provided at a ratio of 48 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jones 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 Jones 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.