Brooks County Health Data
Brooks County, Georgia
Health Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Brooks County, Georgia
Brooks exceeds life expectancy expectations
At 73.9 years, Brooks County residents live 0.6 years less than the U.S. average of 74.5 years—among Georgia's best performers. However, the 26.7% poor or fair health rate remains elevated, suggesting hidden health challenges despite strong life expectancy.
Georgia's life expectancy champion
Brooks's 73.9-year life expectancy exceeds Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by 0.6 years, making it one of Georgia's healthiest counties by this metric. Yet the 26.7% poor or fair health rate—higher than the state trend—reveals health disparities beneath the surface.
Life expectancy leader, health burden outlier
Brooks (73.9 years) leads all neighboring counties in life expectancy, exceeding Brantley (71.5 years) and matching Bleckley's performance. However, Brooks's 26.7% poor health rate is the region's worst, suggesting that mortality patterns don't fully capture daily health struggles.
Limited providers, but stable coverage
Brooks has just 18 primary care providers and 43 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, among Georgia's sparsest networks. The 15.1% uninsured rate matches Georgia's state average, yet access remains challenged by provider scarcity in this geographically isolated county.
Secure coverage in Brooks County
Brooks's 15.1% uninsured rate reflects broader state patterns, but coverage gaps compound limited local provider availability. Check healthcare.gov to ensure you and your family have insurance in a county where provider access already requires planning.
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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.