Camden County
GeorgiaFIPS 13039
Pop. 54,7681 HospitalSVI 0.66RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Camden County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.5% | 12.6% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.1% | 40.5% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 12.4% | 15.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.7 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,626.132 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
14
Primary Care Physicians
24.1 per 100k
64
NPs & PAs
110.1 per 100k
20
Dentists
40
Hospital Beds
0.7 per 1,000
$11,373.95
Medicare Per Capita
1737.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Camden County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.5% | — | |
| Depression | 21.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | — | |
| COPD | 7.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.5% | — | |
| Disability | 31.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 27.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.66
Socioeconomic Status0.59
Household Composition & Disability0.63
Minority Status & Language0.68
Housing Type & Transportation0.64
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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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 Camden County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Georgia Health System- Camden Campus | Saint Marys | 40 | 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.