Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.9
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.4% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Monroe County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Monroe County, Georgia.
Monroe County reports a mental health provider ratio of 42 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is 52 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The life expectancy in the county is 74.5 years, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 12.4%, a figure lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. These statistics summarize the county's health data. 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.