Chatham County Health Data
Chatham County, Georgia
Health Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
215
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Chatham County, Georgia
Chatham lives longer than most Americans
At 75.6 years, Chatham County residents live roughly 5 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. The county's 17.0% poor or fair health rate runs below the national average, signaling better overall health outcomes than many parts of the country.
Beating Georgia's health average
Chatham County's 75.6-year life expectancy outpaces Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by 2.3 years. This places Chatham among the healthier counties in Georgia, with a notably lower poor/fair health rate than most of its peers.
A regional health leader
Chatham's 75.6-year life expectancy surpasses nearby Chattooga (70.6 years) and Clayton (73.8 years) counties by meaningful margins. The county also boasts robust mental health provider access at 215 per 100K—well above many neighboring regions.
Strong access, low uninsured rates
Just 14.1% of Chatham residents lack health insurance, below Georgia's 15.0% state average, and the county supports 93 primary care providers per 100K population. This solid provider-to-population ratio means shorter wait times and easier access for routine care.
Keep your coverage strong
Even in a well-insured county like Chatham, 14.1% of residents remain uninsured—leaving thousands vulnerable to medical debt. Visit healthcare.gov or Georgia's marketplace to explore plans that fit your budget and health needs.
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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.