Atkinson County Health Data
Atkinson County, Georgia
Health Score
4/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.1 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
20.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Atkinson County, Georgia
Atkinson faces urgent health crisis
Atkinson County's life expectancy of 69.1 years ranks among the lowest in the nation, roughly 7.8 years below the U.S. average of 76.9 years. More than one in four residents (28.3%) report poor or fair health—the highest rate in this eight-county group and far above the 17.8% national average. These numbers reflect deep and systemic health disparities demanding immediate action.
Georgia's lowest life expectancy
Atkinson County ranks at the bottom of Georgia's 159 counties for life expectancy, trailing the state average of 73.3 years by over four years. The county's 28.3% poor/fair health rate is among the worst statewide, signaling concentrated health challenges that require targeted intervention. No other county in this analysis faces such steep health headwinds.
Significantly worse than surrounding areas
Atkinson's 69.1-year life expectancy is substantially lower than neighboring Appling (71.5), Bacon (69.5), and Bacon counties. Its 28.3% poor/fair health rate far exceeds all regional peers, putting residents at heightened risk. Data on provider access is currently unavailable, making it unclear whether limited care capacity compounds these disparities.
Uninsured rates compound health risk
Atkinson has the highest uninsured rate in this group at 20.7%, nearly 6 percentage points above Georgia's 15% average. Limited data on provider availability makes it difficult to assess local care capacity, but the combination of no insurance and potential provider shortages leaves residents particularly vulnerable. Addressing both insurance access and provider availability is critical.
Insurance is your health lifeline
Uninsured Atkinson residents should immediately explore Medicaid eligibility, ACA marketplace plans, and rural health clinic options that often provide sliding-scale care. Contact the Georgia Department of Community Health or visit healthcare.gov to begin enrollment—many residents qualify for subsidized coverage. This step directly improves your health outcomes and financial security.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.