Oconee County Health Data
Oconee County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
114
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
303
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 113.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.7
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 Oconee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oconee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 10.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 9.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oconee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.3% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 12.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oconee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.7% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 15.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oconee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.3% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 10.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oconee 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
Oconee County Uninsured Rate Measures Significantly Below Georgia State Average
Health data brief for Oconee County, Georgia.
Oconee County reports an uninsured rate of 7.4%, which is lower than the 15.0% Georgia state rate and the 10% national figure. The county’s life expectancy is 79.8 years, compared to 73.3 years for the state and 77 years for the nation. About 12.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national figure of 17%. Primary care provider availability stands at 114 per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the county has 303 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures reflect data from the CDC and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Oconee 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 Oconee 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.