Worth County Health Data
Worth County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.2 per 100K
Dentists
9.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.9
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 Worth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Worth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 13.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Worth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 15.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% | 30.1% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Worth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 76.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 53.8% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Worth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Worth County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio Low in Worth County
Health data brief for Worth County, Georgia.
Worth County has 15 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a rate significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 29 per 100,000, which is less than half the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 72.9 years, which is shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 22.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, a higher rate than the national 17% figure. The uninsured rate is 13.8%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15.0%. 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.