For pre-formatted natality & mortality data please see Vital Statistics Reports (VSR).

For other health data resources please see the Health Data & Info section.

Health Care
Walton County had 4.2 licensed nursing home beds per 100 persons in 1999, compared with the state average of 5.5 per 100 persons. In 1999, the number of physicians in the county per 10,000 persons was 7.9, compared to the state average of 19.3. For more community indicators, please go to OASIS .

History*

Created by the Lottery Act of 1818, Walton County was organized in 1819. Georgia's 46th county was named for George Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, who served as governor of Georgia and U.S. senator.

Some of the communities in Walton County have very interesting names. Between was named by a postmaster because it was halfway between Monroe and Loganville. Social Circle was possibly named for the first group of settlers, who considered themselves a social circle and often passed around a jug of spirits.

The largest festival in Walton County is Monroe's Crepe Myrtle Festival, held in September.