Rockdale County Health Data
Rockdale County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
209
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.2 per 100K
Dentists
15.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.9
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 Rockdale County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rockdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.1% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rockdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rockdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.3% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.7% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 7.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rockdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rockdale County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rockdale County life expectancy outpaces the Georgia state average
Health data brief for Rockdale County, Georgia.
Residents of Rockdale County have a life expectancy of 75.7 years, which is longer than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years. However, this figure remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. The county’s health landscape includes an uninsured rate of 14.9%, nearly matching the state average of 15.0% but higher than the 10% national benchmark. Data shows that 20.5% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% seen nationally. Regarding healthcare access, the primary care provider ratio sits at 70 per 100,000 residents, which aligns with the national median. Mental health provider availability is recorded at 209 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. These statistics are based on standard federal reporting and reflect reported clinical availability. 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.