Turner County Health Data
Turner County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.9%
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 Turner County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Turner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.9% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.6% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.2% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Turner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.1% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.2% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Turner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.2% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Turner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.2% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Turner 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
Turner County Records Eleven Mental Health Providers Per 100,000 Residents
Health data brief for Turner County, Georgia.
Turner County has 11 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data on health status shows that 26.9% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 72.0 years, which is shorter than the Georgia average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 15.5%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 15.0% and higher than the national average of 10%. Primary care provider ratios were not reported for this county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Turner 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 Turner 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.