Wheeler County Health Data
Wheeler County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
29.9%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.9
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 Wheeler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.5% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.1% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.6% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 42.7% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 11.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.0% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wheeler 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
High Rate of Residents Reporting Poor Health in Wheeler County
Health data brief for Wheeler County, Georgia.
Approximately 29.9% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure significantly higher than the national rate of 17%. Local life expectancy is 76.5 years, which is longer than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but slightly shorter than the national average of 77 years. Healthcare access data shows 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, roughly one-third of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate stands at 18.0%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15.0% and the national mark of 10%. No mental health provider data was reported for this county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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.