Emanuel County

GeorgiaFIPS 13107

Pop. 22,7681 HospitalSVI 0.95RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricEmanuel CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence13.6%12.6%
Adult Obesity42.7%40.5%
Uninsured Rate16.5%15.0%
PCPs per 10K4.04.5
Premature Death (YPLL)13,932.751

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

8
Primary Care Physicians
34.6 per 100k
32
NPs & PAs
138.4 per 100k
4
Dentists
91
Hospital Beds
3.9 per 1,000
$12,483.88
Medicare Per Capita
2271.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorEmanuel CountyState Avg 
Diabetes17.3%
Obesity42.4%
Depression21.5%
Frequent Mental Distress19.8%
COPD11.1%
Current Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease8.8%
Stroke5.2%
High Blood Pressure45.1%
Poor General Health29.1%
Disability38.6%
No Leisure Physical Activity36.8%
Binge Drinking12.9%
Uninsured16.3%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.95
Socioeconomic Status0.92
Household Composition & Disability0.96
Minority Status & Language0.80
Housing Type & Transportation0.81

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Emanuel County

HospitalCityBedsType
Emanuel Medical CenterSwainsboro72Rural

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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.