Putnam County Health Data
Putnam County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Putnam County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.2% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Putnam 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
Putnam County Mental Health Provider Ratio Below State Trends
Health data brief for Putnam County, Georgia.
Mental health provider availability in Putnam County is 39 per 100,000 residents, a figure notably different from the national median of 250 per 100,000. There are 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. The uninsured rate in the county is 16.4%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 74.0 years, which is slightly higher than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 20.4% of residents report poor or fair health, whereas the national average is 17%. 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.