White County Health Data
White County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
100
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 White County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | White | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | White | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 5.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | White | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | White | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare White 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
Primary Care Provider Access Limited in White County
Health data brief for White County, Georgia.
There are only 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents in the county, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 100 per 100,000, which is less than half the national median of 250. The average life expectancy is 74.4 years, exceeding the Georgia state average of 73.3 years but remaining shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 15.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is slightly better than the 17% national mark. The uninsured rate is 16.7%, which is higher than the state average of 15.0%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in White 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 White 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.