Douglas County
GeorgiaFIPS 13097
Pop. 144,2371 HospitalSVI 0.70RUCC 1 (Metro)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Douglas County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.8% | 12.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 42.8% | 40.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 14.1% | 15.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.3 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,875.593 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
65
Primary Care Physicians
43.6 per 100k
157
NPs & PAs
105.3 per 100k
68
Dentists
298
Hospital Beds
2.0 per 1,000
$13,575.25
Medicare Per Capita
2019.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Douglas County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.8% | — | |
| Depression | 18.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | — | |
| COPD | 6.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.2% | — | |
| Disability | 30.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.70
Socioeconomic Status0.72
Household Composition & Disability0.72
Minority Status & Language0.94
Housing Type & Transportation0.34
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Douglas County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Douglas Medical Center | Douglasville | 108 |
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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.