Twiggs County Health Data
Twiggs County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
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 Twiggs County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Twiggs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Twiggs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Twiggs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.0% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Twiggs | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Twiggs County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Twiggs County Primary Care Provider Ratio Stands at 13 Per 100,000
Health data brief for Twiggs County, Georgia.
Twiggs County records a primary care provider ratio of 13 per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the data shows 13 providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250 per 100,000. The county reports a life expectancy of 70.3 years, which is shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 22.2% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Twiggs stands at 14.5%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 15.0% but higher than the national rate of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Twiggs 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 Twiggs 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.