GA · Healthcare shortage profile
Tattnall County, GA
Home to 22,842 residents, with 6 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 6
- Population
- 22,842
- Peak shortage score
- 19.0
- MUA Index
- 40.3
Mid-burden verdict
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Tattnall County holds a moderate federal shortage burden - 6 active HPSA designations, more than 54% of the 3,289 real US counties, with primary care the deepest gap.
- 6
- Active HPSA designations
- 4
- Primary-care shortages
- 19
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 46%
- US counties by volume
Tattnall County vs. every real US county
Total active HPSA designations, including counties with none
6 Top 46% higher than 54% of 3,289 real US counties
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Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs · 2026
State peer position. Tattnall County falls in the upper quarter of GA counties by active-designation volume, at rank 12 of 159. Ties share a rank; the comparison uses the same current designated records as the national chart.
Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 13267. Population: 22,842.
Medically Underserved Area
Active HPSA scores
Current designated records only. Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.
Highest-severity HPSA designations
All 6 active (designated) HPSAs in Tattnall County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| LI - Tattnall County | primary_care | 19.0 |
| Pineland Catchment Area | mental_health | 15.0 |
| Georgia State Prison | mental_health | 15.0 |
| Smith State Prison | primary_care | 12.0 |
| Rogers State Prison | primary_care | 12.0 |
| Georgia State Prison | primary_care | 12.0 |
Moderate-burden reading for Tattnall County
Primary care is where Tattnall County is stretched thinnest: HRSA scores it 19.0 of 25, the county's highest severity reading and past the 17-point line HRSA uses to open National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare reimbursement. Mental health reads 15.0 of 25. The county also sits inside a Medically Underserved Area, indexed at 40.3, and the lower the index, the greater the measured need.
Tattnall County sits in the middle of the national designation-volume distribution (above 54% of counties) with 6 active records. That is enough for a formal shortage footprint without landing in the heaviest US tier. Compare the three discipline counts (4/2/0) before assuming every care category is equally short.
Tattnall County falls in the upper quarter of GA counties by active-designation volume, at rank 12 of 159. For moderate counties, the useful move is usually a state peer check plus the score cards above, not a national superlative claim.
Acting on Tattnall County's high-priority primary care
Tattnall County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.
- Tattnall County's high-priority primary care designations are where NHSC placement geography concentrates, estimate the award and service terms. NHSC estimator
- See how the county's primary care burden compares with the rest of GA before drawing conclusions from a single score. GA overview
- Check the provider-to-population ratio behind an HPSA score against HRSA's designation thresholds. HPSA ratio checker
HPSA scores describe shortage severity within HRSA's designation criteria, not the availability of any individual provider. For a specific appointment, contact a provider or your insurer; use HRSA's current tools to verify a designation.
Nearby primary-care score peers
Closest U.S. counties on active primary-care HPSA score to Tattnall County's 19.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tattnall County a Medically Underserved Area?
Yes, Tattnall County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) by HRSA. The MUA Index for this county is 40.3. MUA designation qualifies the area for enhanced federal funding and provider incentive programs.
How many healthcare shortage areas does Tattnall County have?
Tattnall County, GA has 6 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 4 in primary care, 2 in mental health, and 0 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
What does Tattnall County's HPSA score of 19.0 mean?
19.0 in primary care clears 17, HRSA's high-priority line, which is what makes providers here eligible for NHSC placement and enhanced reimbursement.
What healthcare providers are needed in Tattnall County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Tattnall County needs additional providers in primary care (family physicians, internists, pediatricians), and mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers). The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for providers who serve in designated shortage areas.
Next read: The Primary-Care Shortage · GA state overview · NHSC loan repayment
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 13267. PlainHealthAccess is not affiliated with HRSA or any government agency.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the HRSA Data Warehouse. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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