Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.1%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.2 per 100K
Dentists
6.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.7
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 Wayne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.0% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.6% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wayne County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wayne County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Wayne County, Georgia.
In Wayne County, the uninsured rate is 18.1%, which is higher than the Georgia average of 15.0% and nearly double the national average of 10%. Mental health provider availability is also limited, with 35 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Primary care providers number 36 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The life expectancy in Wayne County is 70.7 years, while the Georgia average is 73.3 years and the national average is 77 years. Furthermore, 24.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. These figures point to differences in insurance coverage and provider density compared to broader benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.