Oglethorpe County Health Data
Oglethorpe County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 6.6 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 Oglethorpe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oglethorpe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oglethorpe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oglethorpe | 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) | 56.9% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oglethorpe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oglethorpe County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Oglethorpe County Reports Nineteen Mental Health Providers Per 100,000 Residents
Health data brief for Oglethorpe County, Georgia.
Oglethorpe County records 19 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly different from the national median of 250 per 100,000. The availability of primary care providers is 7 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 76.0 years, while the Georgia state figure is 73.3 years and the national typical is 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 16.3%, which is higher than the state rate of 15.0% and the national rate of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health represent 19.8% of the population, compared to 17% nationally. These statistics are based on annual data collected from federal health registries and census surveys. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe 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.