Paulding County Health Data
Paulding County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.8 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.0
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 Paulding County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Paulding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Paulding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 7.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Paulding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Paulding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Paulding County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Paulding County Primary Care Ratio Measures Fourteen Per 100,000 Residents
Health data brief for Paulding County, Georgia.
Paulding County reports 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 76.9 years, compared to the Georgia state figure of 73.3 years and the national typical of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.4%, which is lower than the state mark of 15.0% but higher than the 10% national figure. Approximately 17.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is similar to the national figure of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 82 per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250 per 100,000. These indicators illustrate how the county aligns with state and federal health provider benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.