Charlton County Health Data
Charlton County, Georgia
Health Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Charlton County, Georgia
Charlton Slightly Above National Average
Charlton County residents live 73.5 years on average, exceeding the U.S. average of 71.4 years but matching Georgia's state average of 73.3 years exactly. However, 24.6% report poor or fair health, notably above the national average of 21%, indicating underlying chronic disease burden despite adequate life expectancy.
Matched to State Average, Higher Disease
At 73.5 years, Charlton County's life expectancy matches Georgia's 73.3-year state average, but 24.6% of residents report poor/fair health, exceeding typical state burden. The 16.3% uninsured rate surpasses Georgia's 15.0% average, leaving 1 in 6 residents without coverage to manage their chronic conditions.
Struggling With Limited Provider Access
Charlton County's 73.5-year life expectancy and 24.6% poor/fair health rate fall behind neighboring Camden County (76.5 years, 20.1%) and match Glynn County, reflecting resource constraints. With only 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Charlton residents face barriers to managing chronic disease compared to neighbors.
Minimal Mental Health, Limited Primary Care
Charlton County has only 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and just 23 mental health providers per 100,000—the lowest mental health capacity in this group—creating significant care gaps. The 16.3% uninsured rate compounds these access problems, leaving many residents unable to afford the limited care available.
Coverage Is Your First Step
Charlton County's high disease rates and limited provider access mean uninsured residents face double barriers to care; nearly 1 in 6 lack coverage. Enroll today at Healthcare.gov or call 211 Georgia to find affordable health insurance and connect with available 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.