Lumpkin County Health Data

Lumpkin County, Georgia

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureLumpkinState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity31.0%38.6%37.6%7.6 pts better than state
Diabetes10.8%13.3%11.2%2.5 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure32.9%37.7%33.5%4.8 pts better than state
Depression22.9%21.1%24.1%1.8 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureLumpkinState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking15.4%17.4%16.3%2.0 pts better than state
Binge Drinking17.2%15.3%17.8%1.9 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity25.2%30.1%27.0%4.9 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureLumpkinState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup76.0%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

MeasureLumpkinState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.6%19.4%18.6%0.8 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration36.7%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Life expectancy

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.

Get Care in Lumpkin 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.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin

ER
5/5
(770) 219-7146
227 Mountain Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Other

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lumpkin County, GA?
Lumpkin County has a health score of 41/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #34 out of 159 counties in Georgia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Lumpkin County?
Life expectancy in Lumpkin County is 75.3 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Lumpkin County above the state average.
How does Lumpkin County health compare to the Georgia average?
Lumpkin County's health score of 41/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 75.3 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 16.0% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Lumpkin County?
Key health factors for Lumpkin County include: life expectancy (75.3 years), uninsured rate (16.0%), and primary care physician access (32:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 99:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lumpkin County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 41/100 ("Below Average"), Lumpkin County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.3 years. 16.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Lumpkin County healthier than the Georgia average?
Lumpkin County's health score of 41/100 exceeds the Georgia average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Lumpkin County has better primary care access (32:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.