Randolph County
GeorgiaFIPS 13243
Randolph County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Randolph County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 18.1% | 12.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 48.6% | 40.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 15.8% | 15.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.2 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 17,237.779 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Randolph County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 22.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 44.7% | — | |
| Depression | 20.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | — | |
| COPD | 12.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 21.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 10.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 6.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 50.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 32.6% | — | |
| Disability | 42.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 40.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 10.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 15.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
Randolph County has no hospital. 56 of Georgia's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in GeorgiaSocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Nearest Hospitals
Since Randolph County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifebrite Community Hospital of Early | Early | 25 | 29.1 mi |
| Phoebe Sumter Medical Center | Sumter | 143 | 35.1 mi |
| South Georgia Specialty Hospital | Dougherty | 23 | 35.9 mi |
| Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital | Dougherty | 691 | 37 mi |
| Miller County Hospital | Miller | 25 | 40.6 mi |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center | 2020 | Complete |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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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.