Long County Health Data
Long County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
6
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
51.4
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 Long County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Long | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Long | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% | 30.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Long | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Long | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Long County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access Metrics Remain Low in Long County
Health data brief for Long County, Georgia.
Long County records a primary care provider ratio of 6 per 100,000 people, which is substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 36 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Data shows that 21.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. The life expectancy in the county is 75.7 years, exceeding the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 15.6%, which is similar to the state average of 15.0% and higher than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Long 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 Long 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.