Muscogee County Health Data
Muscogee County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
365
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.1%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 103.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.3
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 Muscogee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Muscogee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Muscogee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Muscogee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Muscogee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.2% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Muscogee County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Muscogee County Mental Health Provider Ratio Outpaces National Median
Health data brief for Muscogee County, Georgia.
Muscogee County records 365 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county has a life expectancy of 72.0 years, trailing the Georgia state figure of 73.3 years and the national typical of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.8%, lower than the state mark of 15.0% but higher than the 10% national figure. Approximately 23.1% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Primary care providers measure 104 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. These values are sourced from standard national health provider and demographic assessments. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Muscogee County, Georgia
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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.