Screven County Health Data
Screven County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.2%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.2 per 100K
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 Screven County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Screven | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Screven | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Screven | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.7% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Screven | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.9% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Screven County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Screven County primary care provider ratio reaches 14 per 100,000
Health data brief for Screven County, Georgia.
Screven County reports 14 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is considerably lower than the national median of 70 and the state's broader provider distribution. The life expectancy in the county is 70.9 years, which is shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and well below the national average of 77 years. According to health records, 24.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 14.7%, slightly below the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Mental health provider availability is measured at 35 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. These metrics are compiled from federal and state health databases. 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.