Bacon County Health Data
Bacon County, Georgia
Health Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bacon County, Georgia
Life expectancy trails national norms
Bacon County residents average 69.5 years of life, about 7.4 years below the U.S. average of 76.9 years. Nearly one in four (23.9%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the national rate of 17.8%. These gaps indicate significant health challenges rooted in chronic disease, healthcare access, or socioeconomic factors.
Well below Georgia's average
At 69.5 years, Bacon County's life expectancy falls nearly 3.8 years short of Georgia's state average of 73.3 years, placing it in the lower tier statewide. The county's 23.9% poor/fair health rate is notably elevated compared to the state, reflecting concentrated health challenges. Improving outcomes requires sustained focus on prevention and access.
Slightly better than Atkinson county
Bacon's 69.5-year life expectancy marginally edges Atkinson's 69.1 years but trails Appling's 71.5 years. The county's 23.9% poor/fair health rate falls between Atkinson's elevated 28.3% and Appling's 22.2%. Primary care access (45 per 100K) is adequate, but mental health providers are extremely sparse (9 per 100K), the lowest in this group.
Moderate uninsured, weak mental health access
Bacon's uninsured rate of 17.2% exceeds Georgia's 15% average, affecting one in six residents. While primary care availability is reasonable, mental health provider capacity at just 9 per 100K is critically low—residents needing behavioral health support face long waits or travel burdens. This gap likely contributes to poor overall health ratings.
Get insured and connected to care
Bacon County residents without coverage should enroll in a plan through healthcare.gov, Georgia Medicaid, or community health centers offering sliding-scale fees. Having insurance opens access to preventive care, mental health services, and chronic disease management that reduce emergency visits and improve outcomes. Take action this month—coverage is affordable and available.
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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.