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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Brooks County, GA?
Brooks County has a health score of 20/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #98 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 Brooks County?
Life expectancy in Brooks County is 73.9 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Brooks County above the state average.
How does Brooks County health compare to the Georgia average?
Brooks County's health score of 20/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 73.9 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.1% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Brooks County?
Key health factors for Brooks County include: life expectancy (73.9 years), uninsured rate (15.1%), and primary care physician access (18:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 43:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Brooks County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 20/100 ("Below Average"), Brooks County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.9 years. 15.1% 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 Brooks County?
Brooks County's health score of 20/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 15.1% 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.