Webster County Health Data
Webster County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
25.5%
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 Webster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.5% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.4% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.6% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.8% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.5% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Webster County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Webster County Uninsured Rate Doubles National Average
Health data brief for Webster County, Georgia.
The uninsured rate in Webster County is 20.4%, which is double the national average of 10% and higher than the Georgia average of 15.0%. Approximately 25.5% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national rate of 17%. While the county's life expectancy of 76.0 years is longer than the Georgia average of 73.3 years, it remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 42 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. These statistics highlight how health insurance coverage and self-reported health status in the county differ from state and national norms. Federal datasets do not currently provide a mental health provider ratio for this county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Webster 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 Webster 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.