McIntosh County Health Data
McIntosh County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
174
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.3%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 McIntosh County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McIntosh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McIntosh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.2% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McIntosh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.2% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McIntosh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McIntosh County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rate in McIntosh County Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for McIntosh County, Georgia.
In McIntosh County, 17.0% of the population is uninsured, a rate higher than the Georgia state average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 74.3 years, which is higher than the state average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. When examining health status, 22.3% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 174 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. No data for primary care providers per 100,000 was available for this period. These figures describe the health profile of the county based on available federal data. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in McIntosh 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 McIntosh 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.