Ware County Health Data
Ware County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 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
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
149
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.8%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
44.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.1 per 100K
Dentists
16.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 Ware County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.0% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.0% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ware County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ware County Life Expectancy Seven Years Shorter Than National Average
Health data brief for Ware County, Georgia.
Life expectancy in Ware County is 69.7 years, more than seven years shorter than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Georgia average of 73.3 years. Nearly one-quarter of residents, 24.8%, report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. The county has 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 149 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate in Ware County is 15.5%, which is slightly higher than the Georgia average of 15.0% and higher than the national rate of 10%. These data points indicate differences in longevity and health status compared to broader state and national benchmarks. Explore state-level data.
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.