Candler County Health Data

Candler County has a health score of 5/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #157 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.

Life expectancy in Candler County is 67.8 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Candler County below the state average.

Candler County's health score of 5/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 67.8 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 20.2% vs. 15.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Candler County include: life expectancy (67.8 years), uninsured rate (20.2%), and primary care physician access (18:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 90:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 5/100 ("Below Average"), Candler County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 67.8 years. 20.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Candler County's health score of 5/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 20.2% 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.