Lee County Health Data
Lee County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.9 per 100K
Dentists
9.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.0
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 Lee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 38.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.4% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 7.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 7.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lee 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
Lee County Uninsured Rate Lower Than Georgia State Average
Health data brief for Lee County, Georgia.
The uninsured rate in Lee County is 11.5%, which is lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 75.1 years, exceeding the state average of 73.3 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. About 17.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is similar to the national average of 17%. Access to medical care includes 51 primary care providers and 44 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both ratios are 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
Get Care in Lee 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 Lee 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.