Dougherty County
GeorgiaFIPS 13095
Pop. 85,7902 HospitalsSVI 0.98RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Dougherty County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 15.7% | 12.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 44.4% | 40.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 15.8% | 15.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.8 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 15,701.864 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
79
Primary Care Physicians
95.6 per 100k
236
NPs & PAs
285.6 per 100k
61
Dentists
408
Hospital Beds
4.9 per 1,000
$12,536.38
Medicare Per Capita
2029.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Dougherty County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 20.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 43.4% | — | |
| Depression | 19.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | — | |
| COPD | 10.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 20.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 6.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 48.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 32.5% | — | |
| Disability | 40.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 36.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 11.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 17.0% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.98
Socioeconomic Status1.00
Household Composition & Disability0.88
Minority Status & Language0.98
Housing Type & Transportation0.77
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 Dougherty County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital | Albany | 691 | |
| South Georgia Specialty Hospital | Albany | 23 |
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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.