Stephens County Health Data
Stephens County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.2
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 Stephens County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stephens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stephens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stephens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stephens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.2% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stephens County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Over 21 percent of Stephens County residents report poor or fair health
Health data brief for Stephens County, Georgia.
In Stephens County, 21.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 71.5 years, lower than both the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Healthcare access metrics show 67 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly matching the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 107 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 14.4%, slightly lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national average of 10%. These statistics are derived from current federal health data systems and provider registries. 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.