Terrell County Health Data
Terrell County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.9%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.4
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 Terrell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Terrell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.8% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.4% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Terrell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.9% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 7.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Terrell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.7% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Terrell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.5% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Terrell 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
Terrell County Life Expectancy Lower Than State and National Marks
Health data brief for Terrell County, Georgia.
Life expectancy in Terrell County is 70.3 years, which is notably shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to mental health providers is also limited, with 12 providers per 100,000 residents, well below the national median of 250. Approximately 27.9% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 16.3%, which is higher than the state average of 15.0% and the national average of 10%. Primary care provider ratios are not available for this county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Terrell 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 Terrell 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.