Spalding County Health Data
Spalding County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
169
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.7
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 Spalding County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Spalding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Spalding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% | 30.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Spalding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.9% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Spalding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.2% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Spalding County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Spalding County life expectancy falls nearly six years below national average
Health data brief for Spalding County, Georgia.
Life expectancy in Spalding County is 71.2 years, which is nearly six years shorter than the national average of 77 years and also below the Georgia state average of 73.3 years. The county reports 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. In terms of mental health services, the ratio is 169 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. About 22.8% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 15.2%, slightly above the state average of 15.0% and higher than the national average of 10%. These data points come from the most recent federal health surveys and registry records. 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.