Walker County Health Data
Walker County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.7
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 Walker County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Walker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Walker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Walker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.9% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Walker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Walker County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Walker County Primary Care Access Ratio Far Below National Median
Health data brief for Walker County, Georgia.
Primary care providers in Walker County number 19 per 100,000 residents, a figure approximately one-fourth of the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider access is similarly restricted at 68 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 73.3 years, which is identical to the Georgia state average but shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 21.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, whereas the national average is 17%. The uninsured rate is 13.5%, which is lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but remains higher than the national rate of 10%. These statistics demonstrate a notable gap in the density of healthcare providers relative to the population. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Walker 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 Walker 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.