Liberty County Health Data
Liberty County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
402
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.9%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.6 per 100K
Dentists
1.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.0
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 Liberty County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.1% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 30.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.7% | 53.8% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Liberty | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Liberty County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Liberty County Mental Health Provider Numbers Surpass State Benchmarks
Health data brief for Liberty County, Georgia.
Mental health provider availability in Liberty County is 402 per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, other health sectors show different trends. The primary care provider ratio stands at 40 per 100,000, while the national median is approximately 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 72.9 years, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and further from the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 21.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Liberty is 11.9%, which is lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but higher than the 10% national average. 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.