Troup County Health Data
Troup County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
188
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.2
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 Troup County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Troup | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% | 37.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.1% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Troup | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Troup | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.8% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Troup | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Troup 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
Troup County Primary Care Provider Ratio Reaches Fifty Per 100,000
Health data brief for Troup County, Georgia.
Troup County has 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 188 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of health outcomes, life expectancy is 72.3 years, which is shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 13.8%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 20.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. 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.