Meriwether County Health Data
Meriwether County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 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
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.4%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.8
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 Meriwether County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Meriwether | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Meriwether | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Meriwether | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.3% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Meriwether | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Meriwether County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratios in Meriwether County Lower Than Median
Health data brief for Meriwether County, Georgia.
Meriwether County reports a primary care provider ratio of 29 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health services also shows a ratio of 91 providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 70.8 years, whereas the state average is 73.3 years and the national average is 77 years. Regarding insurance coverage, 17.0% of the population is uninsured, a rate that is higher than both the Georgia average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 23.4% of residents report their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national benchmark of 17%. These statistics illustrate the current health environment in Meriwether County. Explore state-level data.
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.