Morgan County Health Data
Morgan County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.8 per 100K
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 Morgan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 10.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morgan 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
Morgan County Primary Care Provider Density Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Morgan County, Georgia.
Morgan County reports a primary care provider ratio of 39 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider density is also lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000, sitting at 33 per 100,000. In terms of longevity, the life expectancy is 75.8 years, which is higher than the Georgia average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 15.3%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.9%, which is lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national rate of 10%. These data points describe the health landscape in Morgan 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.