Schley County Health Data
Schley County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
44.1
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 Schley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Schley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Schley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Schley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.6% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Schley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Schley 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
Schley County reports 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Schley County, Georgia.
Primary care provider availability in Schley County is 22 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70. While provider ratios differ from national norms, the county's uninsured rate of 12.3% is lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0%, though it remains higher than the 10% national rate. Life expectancy in the county is 75.4 years, which is longer than the state average of 73.3 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 20.5% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Data regarding mental health provider ratios was not available for this period. These figures are part of the ongoing assessment of county-level health resources across the state. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Schley 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 Schley 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.