Chatham County
GeorgiaFIPS 13051
Pop. 295,2918 HospitalsSVI 0.81RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Chatham County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.6% | 12.6% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 36.1% | 40.5% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 14.1% | 15.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 9.3 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,235.347 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
292
Primary Care Physicians
96.2 per 100k
784
NPs & PAs
258.2 per 100k
226
Dentists
1,569
Hospital Beds
5.2 per 1,000
$11,470.86
Medicare Per Capita
1698.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Chatham County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 33.1% | — | |
| Depression | 19.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | — | |
| COPD | 6.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.7% | — | |
| Disability | 30.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.81
Socioeconomic Status0.81
Household Composition & Disability0.56
Minority Status & Language0.89
Housing Type & Transportation0.72
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Chatham County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Hospital | Savannah | 320 | |
| Coastal Harbor Treatment Center | Savannah | 7 | |
| Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Savannah | Savannah | 50 | |
| Georgia Regional Hosp Savannah | Savannah | 202 | |
| Landmark Hospital of Savannah | Savannah | 50 | |
| Memorial Health University Medical Center | Savannah | 619 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital - Savannah, Inc | Savannah | 40 | |
| St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah | Savannah | 294 |
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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.