Pulaski County Health Data
Pulaski County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.3%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
40.4
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 Pulaski County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.1% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.1% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pulaski 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
Pulaski County Mental Health Provider Access vs National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Pulaski County, Georgia.
In Pulaski County, there are 30 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is 61 per 100,000, which is closer to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 75.2 years, which is higher than the Georgia average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 16.0%, which is higher than the state average of 15.0% and exceeds the national average of 10%. Additionally, 23.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.