Newton County
GeorgiaFIPS 13217
Pop. 112,4831 HospitalSVI 0.66RUCC 1 (Metro)Dental HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Newton County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.7% | 12.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 42.3% | 40.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 12.9% | 15.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.3 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,380.493 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
29
Primary Care Physicians
24.1 per 100k
88
NPs & PAs
73.3 per 100k
25
Dentists
103
Hospital Beds
0.9 per 1,000
$13,101.74
Medicare Per Capita
1768.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Newton County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 42.0% | — | |
| Depression | 19.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | — | |
| COPD | 7.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 22.1% | — | |
| Disability | 32.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 30.2% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.66
Socioeconomic Status0.81
Household Composition & Disability0.75
Minority Status & Language0.91
Housing Type & Transportation0.13
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
✓
Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Newton County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Newton Hospital | Covington | 90 |
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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.