Lowndes County Health Data
Lowndes County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
230
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.9
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 Lowndes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lowndes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.3% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lowndes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% | 30.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lowndes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.7% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lowndes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lowndes 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
One in Five Lowndes County Residents Report Fair or Poor Health
Health data brief for Lowndes County, Georgia.
Approximately 21.6% of adults in Lowndes County report poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 73.5 years, which is slightly higher than the Georgia average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. For medical services, the county has 56 primary care providers and 230 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both figures are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. The uninsured rate is 14.3%, 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.