Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Georgia
Health Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
192
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Carroll County, Georgia
Carroll County Leads in Provider Access
Carroll County residents live 73.0 years on average, slightly below Georgia's 73.3-year state average but above the U.S. average of 71.4 years. With just 17.6% reporting poor or fair health—the lowest rate in this group—and robust provider infrastructure, Carroll demonstrates how healthcare access drives better outcomes.
Superior Provider Network Statewide
Carroll County's life expectancy of 73.0 years sits near Georgia's 73.3-year average, but its 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents far exceeds state norms, ranking among Georgia's best-served counties. The 13.8% uninsured rate is better than Georgia's 15.0% average, reflecting strong community health investment.
Highest Primary Care Density in Region
Carroll County's 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents significantly outpace neighboring Heard County (32 per 100K) and Troup County (38 per 100K), creating better access to preventive and routine care. The 17.6% poor/fair health rate is the lowest in this eight-county group, reflecting dividends from this provider investment.
Exceptional Provider Infrastructure
Carroll County offers 51 primary care providers and 192 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the highest in this analysis—making routine care and behavioral health highly accessible. The 13.8% uninsured rate means most residents can use these providers, supporting lower disease burden and better preventive care.
Strengthen Your Coverage Today
Carroll County's strong health outcomes reflect good insurance coverage and abundant providers, but nearly 1 in 7 residents still lack health insurance. Keep your family protected by enrolling in or renewing coverage at Healthcare.gov or calling 211 Georgia for assistance.
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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.