Ben Hill County
GeorgiaFIPS 13017
Pop. 17,1941 HospitalSVI 0.93RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Ben Hill County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.7% | 12.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.9% | 40.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 15.0% | 15.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.7 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 15,004.843 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
7
Primary Care Physicians
40.9 per 100k
22
NPs & PAs
128.4 per 100k
10
Dentists
58
Hospital Beds
3.4 per 1,000
$11,674.42
Medicare Per Capita
2211.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Ben Hill County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 19.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.4% | — | |
| Depression | 20.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | — | |
| COPD | 11.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 21.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 29.9% | — | |
| Disability | 39.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 37.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 16.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.93
Socioeconomic Status0.89
Household Composition & Disability0.74
Minority Status & Language0.84
Housing Type & Transportation0.95
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Ben Hill County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorminy Medical Center | Fitzgerald | 75 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.