Murray County Health Data
Murray County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.0
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 Murray County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Murray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Murray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Murray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.3% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.7% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Murray | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Murray County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Murray County Primary Care Access Measures Well Below National Median
Health data brief for Murray County, Georgia.
Murray County reports 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly different from the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data indicates the county’s uninsured rate stands at 18.2%, which is higher than the Georgia state rate of 15.0% and the national mark of 10%. Life expectancy in Murray County is 72.5 years, compared to the state figure of 73.3 years and the national typical of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 21.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, while the national figure is 17%. The ratio for mental health providers is 39 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics are based on reporting from federal health and census databases. 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.