Bryan County Health Data

Bryan County, Georgia

Health Score

55/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.9 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

55

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

111

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Bryan County, Georgia

Bryan County outpaces U.S. health average

At 74.9 years, Bryan County residents live 0.4 years longer than the U.S. average of 74.5 years, placing it among America's healthiest rural counties. The 15.2% poor or fair health rate is Georgia's second-best, reflecting exceptional health management and low chronic disease burden.

Georgia's healthiest growing county

Bryan's 74.9-year life expectancy exceeds Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by 1.6 years, making it Georgia's second-healthiest county overall. The 15.2% poor or fair health rate and 11.4% uninsured rate—Georgia's lowest—demonstrate how strong coverage drives population health.

Health success in coastal Georgia

Bryan (74.9 years) leads all neighboring counties by nearly 2 years, followed by Bulloch (75.3 years), the state's healthiest. Bryan's 15.2% poor health rate trails only Bulloch's 19.0%, and its 11.4% uninsured rate is Georgia's best, signaling strong health infrastructure and insurance uptake.

Abundant care access, excellent coverage

Bryan offers 55 primary care providers and 111 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—well above rural averages and reflecting the county's robust healthcare ecosystem. Combined with Georgia's lowest 11.4% uninsured rate, residents have both access and financial protection for health care.

Bryan's coverage story can be yours

Bryan County shows what's possible: 88.6% of residents are insured, delivering superior health outcomes. If you're among the 11.4% uninsured, visit healthcare.gov to secure the coverage that makes Bryan one of Georgia's healthiest communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Bryan County, GA?
Bryan County has a health score of 55/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #13 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 Bryan County?
Life expectancy in Bryan County is 74.9 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Bryan County above the state average.
How does Bryan County health compare to the Georgia average?
Bryan County's health score of 55/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 74.9 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.4% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Bryan County?
Key health factors for Bryan County include: life expectancy (74.9 years), uninsured rate (11.4%), and primary care physician access (55:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 111:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Bryan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 55/100 ("Below Average"), Bryan County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.9 years. 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Bryan County healthier than the Georgia average?
Bryan County's health score of 55/100 exceeds the Georgia average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.