Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.3%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.5
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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.3% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery 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
High Percentage of Montgomery County Adults Report Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Georgia.
In Montgomery County, 25.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 71.4 years, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. When looking at healthcare access, the mental health provider ratio is 69 per 100,000 residents, contrasting with the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data for primary care provider density was not available for this reporting period. The uninsured rate in the county is 14.2%, which is slightly lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but remains higher than the national average of 10%. These figures provide a snapshot of the health landscape in the area. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.