Mitchell County Health Data
Mitchell County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
431
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.7
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 Mitchell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.6% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.8% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.6% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.7% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mitchell 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
Mental Health Provider Density in Mitchell County Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Mitchell County, Georgia.
Mitchell County has 431 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. While mental health provider density is higher, the primary care provider ratio is 47 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The life expectancy in the county is 72.3 years, which is slightly lower than the Georgia average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 26.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate stands at 14.1%, which is lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national rate of 10%. These statistics represent documented health indicators for the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.