Pickens County Health Data
Pickens County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.8
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 Pickens County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pickens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pickens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pickens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 8.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pickens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pickens 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
Pickens County Uninsured Rate Measures Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Pickens County, Georgia.
Pickens County records an uninsured rate of 15.9%, which is higher than the 15.0% Georgia state rate and the 10% national figure. Life expectancy in the county is 75.1 years, compared to the state figure of 73.3 years and the national typical of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 16.0% of the population, which is lower than the national figure of 17%. Primary care provider availability is 44 per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the county reports 86 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics represent findings from census data and provider enumeration systems. 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.