Calhoun County Health Data
Calhoun County, Georgia
Health Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Calhoun County, Georgia
Calhoun's Life Expectancy Slight Advantage
Calhoun County residents live 73.5 years on average, exceeding both the U.S. average of 71.4 years and Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by a narrow margin. However, 30.6% of Calhoun residents report poor or fair health—the highest rate among these eight counties and well above the national average of 21%.
Longest Lifespan, Poorest Reported Health
Calhoun County's paradox shows a 73.5-year life expectancy slightly above Georgia's 73.3-year average, yet 30.6% report poor or fair health, suggesting residents struggle with chronic disease and disability despite living longer. The 15.4% uninsured rate marginally exceeds Georgia's 15.0% average, limiting health access.
High Disease Burden in Region
Calhoun County's 30.6% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds neighboring Early County (25.2%) and Decatur County (22.8%), indicating concentrated health challenges in Calhoun. With only 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Calhoun has fewer doctors than nearby counties to manage this burden.
Scarce Primary Care, Limited Mental Health
Calhoun County has only 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest in this group—making it harder for residents to access routine checkups and disease management. With 37 mental health providers per 100,000 and a 15.4% uninsured rate, many residents lack both primary and behavioral health support.
Insurance Opens Door to Prevention
Nearly 1 in 6 Calhoun County residents are uninsured, and with limited primary care access, many miss early detection of chronic diseases driving the county's high poor health rates. Enroll in a health plan through Healthcare.gov or call 211 Georgia to connect with affordable coverage and local providers.
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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.