McDuffie County Health Data
McDuffie County, Georgia
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.2
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 McDuffie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McDuffie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McDuffie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McDuffie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McDuffie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McDuffie County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio in McDuffie County Differs From Median
Health data brief for McDuffie County, Georgia.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
McDuffie County has 73 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 51 per 100,000, also lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The life expectancy for county residents is 71.9 years, compared to the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. About 21.5% of adults report their health as poor or fair, a rate that is higher than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 13.0%, which is lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. These metrics provide a baseline for understanding health factors in the county. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.