Walton County Health Data
Walton County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.0 per 100K
Dentists
2.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.0
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 Walton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Walton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 38.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Walton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Walton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Walton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Walton County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Walton County Primary Care Access Trails State and National Norms
Health data brief for Walton County, Georgia.
The primary care provider ratio in Walton County is 24 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 124 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Walton County’s life expectancy of 74.7 years is longer than the Georgia average of 73.3 years but trails the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 12.7%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0%. Approximately 19.9% of residents report their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. These findings represent the current state of healthcare access and health outcomes as reported in federal datasets. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Walton County, Georgia
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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.