Miller County Health Data
Miller County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.3%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
51.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.0
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 Miller County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Miller | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Miller | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Miller | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.4% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Miller | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Miller 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
Life Expectancy in Miller County Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Miller County, Georgia.
Residents in Miller County face a life expectancy of 67.3 years, which is significantly shorter than the Georgia state figure of 73.3 years and the national mark of 77 years. This metric highlights a gap in longevity compared to other regions. Beyond life expectancy, 25.3% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national 17% median. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 17 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, there are 51 providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 13.8%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0% but higher than the 10% national average. 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.