Toombs County Health Data
Toombs County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.3
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 Toombs County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Toombs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Toombs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Toombs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.2% | 53.8% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Toombs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Toombs County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Toombs County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Toombs County, Georgia.
Toombs County has 67 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a count lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county reports a life expectancy of 70.7 years, which is shorter than the Georgia average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of health status, 21.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 16.1%, which is higher than the state average of 15.0% and the national rate of 10%. For primary care, there are 78 providers per 100,000 residents, which is greater than the national median of 70 per 100,000. 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.