Pierce County Health Data
Pierce County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.0 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
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 Pierce County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pierce County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pierce County Mental Health Provider Gap vs National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Pierce County, Georgia.
Mental health provider availability in Pierce County stands at 34 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. This availability gap also appears in primary care, where the county reports 25 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 71.1 years, approximately two years shorter than the Georgia average of 73.3 years and six years shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 15.7%, which is higher than the state average of 15.0% and exceeds the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 19.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of approximately 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pierce 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 Pierce 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.