Tattnall County Health Data
Tattnall County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.5%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.6
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 Tattnall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tattnall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.3% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tattnall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tattnall | 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) | 48.7% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tattnall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.6% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tattnall County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in Tattnall County Below National Levels
Health data brief for Tattnall County, Georgia.
Tattnall County has 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is far lower than the national median of 70. Mental health care provider levels are also low at 33 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 15.8%, which is higher than both the Georgia state average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 24.5% of adults report poor or fair health, surpassing the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 72.5 years, which is shorter than the state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. 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.