Paulding County, Georgia
Moderate riskGera County Health Risk Index: 43.6/100 · National rank 243 of 480 · Population: 183,164 · CDC PLACES June 2026
What is the chronic-disease health risk in Paulding County, Georgia?
As of June 2026, Paulding County, Georgia has a Gera County Health Risk Index of 43.6/100 (national rank 243/480; moderate risk). Adult chronic-disease prevalence: obesity 38.4%, diabetes 11.6%, coronary heart disease 5.0%, smoking 12.7%. Source: CDC PLACES June 2026.
Chronic-disease prevalence — Paulding County (CDC PLACES June 2026)
| Measure | Prevalence | Weight in GCHRI |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 25% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.6% | 25% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.0% | 30% |
| Current cigarette smoking | 12.7% | 20% |
| GCHRI composite score | 43.6 / 100 | — |
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Paulding County, Georgia
Population: 183,164 · National rank: 243 / 480 (by chronic-disease risk)
Gera County Health Risk Index
43.6 / 100
Obesity
38.4%
adults
Diabetes
11.6%
adults
Heart Disease
5.0%
adults
Smoking
12.7%
adults
Source: CDC PLACES, June 2026 · Crude prevalence, adults · Full county page →
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Gera County Health Risk Index for Paulding County, GA?
- Paulding County, GA has a Gera County Health Risk Index (GCHRI) of 43.6/100, ranking 243 out of 480 most-populous US counties (rank 1 = highest chronic-disease risk). This places it in the moderate-risk tier. Source: CDC PLACES (June 2026).
- What is the obesity rate in Paulding County?
- The adult obesity prevalence in Paulding County, GA is 38.4% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence). The national mean across the 480 included counties is 38.4%.
- What is the diabetes rate in Paulding County?
- The diagnosed diabetes prevalence among adults in Paulding County, GA is 11.6% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
- What is the coronary heart disease rate in Paulding County?
- The coronary heart disease prevalence among adults in Paulding County, GA is 5.0% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
- What is the smoking rate in Paulding County?
- The current cigarette smoking prevalence among adults in Paulding County, GA is 12.7% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
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Contains public sector information published by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105). Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, County Data 2023 release (June 2026, published 2023 (released 2024)).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.