Brantley County Health Data

Brantley County, Georgia

Health Score

16/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.5 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.9%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

17

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

27

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Brantley County, Georgia

Brantley's life expectancy below U.S. average

At 71.5 years, Brantley County residents live 3 years less than the U.S. average of 74.5 years. The 22.4% poor or fair health rate reflects elevated chronic disease and health challenges typical of rural southeastern Georgia.

Georgia's least insured rural county

Brantley's 71.5-year life expectancy trails Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by 1.8 years, placing it in the lower-middle tier statewide. However, Brantley's 17.9% uninsured rate is Georgia's highest, creating a coverage crisis that compounds health vulnerabilities.

Lowest insured, lowest provider access

Brantley (71.5 years) sits between Berrien (71.2 years) and Bleckley (72.2 years) on life expectancy, yet its 17.9% uninsured rate far exceeds neighbors—nearly 50% higher than Bleckley's 12.3%. The county's sparse provider network (17 primary care, 27 mental health per 100,000) compounds access barriers.

Severe coverage and access shortfall

Brantley has Georgia's lowest provider availability (17 primary care providers per 100,000) paired with its worst uninsured rate (17.9%), creating a dual crisis for health-seeking residents. Even routine preventive care is difficult to access, leaving residents vulnerable to preventable chronic disease.

Brantley needs coverage action now

Nearly one in five Brantley residents lacks health insurance—a critical gap in this rural county with limited providers. Visit healthcare.gov or Georgia's marketplace immediately to secure coverage and protect your family's health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Brantley County, GA?
Brantley County has a health score of 16/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #120 out of 159 counties in Georgia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Brantley County?
Life expectancy in Brantley County is 71.5 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Brantley County below the state average.
How does Brantley County health compare to the Georgia average?
Brantley County's health score of 16/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 71.5 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 17.9% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Brantley County?
Key health factors for Brantley County include: life expectancy (71.5 years), uninsured rate (17.9%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 27:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Brantley County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 16/100 ("Below Average"), Brantley County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.5 years. 17.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Brantley County?
Brantley County's health score of 16/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 17.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.