Bartow County Health Data
Bartow County, Georgia
Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bartow County, Georgia
Life expectancy above U.S. average
Bartow County residents live an average of 73.9 years, just 3 years below the U.S. average of 76.9 years—better than most counties in this group. Only 18.5% report poor or fair health, below the national average of 17.8%, indicating a relatively healthy population. These metrics suggest effective chronic disease management and good healthcare access.
Above Georgia's state average
At 73.9 years, Bartow County's life expectancy exceeds Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by 0.6 years, placing it in the upper tier statewide. The 18.5% poor/fair health rate is among the lowest in the state and this comparison, signaling above-average population health. The 15.5% uninsured rate nearly equals Georgia's 15% average.
Tied for second in eight-county group
Bartow's 73.9-year life expectancy matches Banks's and trails only Barrow's 74.9 years. Its 18.5% poor/fair health rate is second-best in the group after Barrow, indicating strong population health management. Superior mental health capacity (135 per 100K) supports behavioral health—a critical component of overall wellness.
Balanced care, solid insurance access
Bartow offers 37 primary care providers per 100K and excellent mental health capacity at 135 per 100K, providing residents robust care options. The 15.5% uninsured rate is near the state average, meaning most residents have insurance pathways available. This combination of provider supply and coverage access supports the county's above-average health outcomes.
Keep coverage active, stay healthy
Bartow residents with insurance should maintain current coverage and use preventive services to sustain the county's strong health trajectory. Uninsured residents should enroll through healthcare.gov, employer plans, or Medicaid—the county's robust provider network means coverage immediately unlocks comprehensive care. Coverage plus prevention sustains Bartow's healthy community.
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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.