Newton County Health Data
Newton County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 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
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.4 per 100K
Dentists
11.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.3
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 Newton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.4% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Newton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.2% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Newton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Newton County Primary Care Provider Availability Trails State and National Norms
Health data brief for Newton County, Georgia.
Newton County tracks 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The life expectancy in the county is 74.1 years, which is higher than the Georgia state figure of 73.3 years but lower than the national typical of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 12.9%, compared to 15.0% for the state and 10% for the nation. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 20.3% of the population, while the national figure is 17%. For mental health services, the county reports 107 providers per 100,000 residents, whereas the national median is 250 per 100,000. These data points provide a statistical overview of the county compared to state and federal benchmarks. 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.