Taliaferro County Health Data
Taliaferro County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 Taliaferro County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Taliaferro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.7% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.4% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Taliaferro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Taliaferro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.3% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Taliaferro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Taliaferro County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Taliaferro Uninsured Rate Tracks Closely With National Average
Health data brief for Taliaferro County, Georgia.
The uninsured rate in Taliaferro County is 10.8%, which is notably lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0% and sits near the national average of 10%. While data for primary care and mental health providers are not available, 24.0% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy data for the county is also unavailable. For comparative context, the state average life expectancy is 73.3 years and the national average is 77 years. The state's general uninsured rate of 15.0% remains higher than the local figure. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Taliaferro 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 Taliaferro 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.