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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Chatham County, GA?
Chatham County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #22 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.
What is the life expectancy in Chatham County?
Life expectancy in Chatham County is 75.6 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Chatham County above the state average.
How does Chatham County health compare to the Georgia average?
Chatham County's health score of 46/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 75.6 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.1% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Chatham County?
Key health factors for Chatham County include: life expectancy (75.6 years), uninsured rate (14.1%), and primary care physician access (93:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 215:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Chatham County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Chatham County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.6 years. 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Chatham County healthier than the Georgia average?
Chatham County's health score of 46/100 exceeds the Georgia average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.