Macon County Health Data
Macon County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
33.3%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.3 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.7
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 Macon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 18.5% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 8.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.5% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.2% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.2% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 10.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 38.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 15.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 47.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Macon County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Macon County Health Surveys Show Significant Poor Health Reports
Health data brief for Macon County, Georgia.
One-third of adults in Macon County, or 33.3%, report poor or fair health, which is nearly double the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 71.9 years, lower than the state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Provider access remains lower than national benchmarks, with 8 primary care providers and 17 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 19.3%, which is higher than the Georgia average of 15.0% and nearly twice the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Macon 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 Macon 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.