Lumpkin County Health Data
Lumpkin County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.6
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 Lumpkin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lumpkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.0% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lumpkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lumpkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lumpkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lumpkin County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lumpkin County Life Expectancy Reaches Seventy Five Years
Health data brief for Lumpkin County, Georgia.
Life expectancy in Lumpkin County is 75.3 years, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. In terms of insurance coverage, 16.0% of the population is uninsured, compared to 15.0% at the state level and 10% nationally. Local health provider data shows 32 primary care providers and 99 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250. Furthermore, 17.7% of adults report poor or fair health, which is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.