Chattahoochee County Health Data

Chattahoochee County, Georgia

Health Score

46/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.4 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

166

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

12

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Chattahoochee County, Georgia

Life expectancy slightly above U.S. norm

Chattahoochee County residents average 75.4 years of life, just shy of the national average of 76.1 years. However, nearly 23% report poor or fair health, suggesting ongoing health challenges beneath the surface.

Outpacing Georgia by 2 full years

At 75.4 years, Chattahoochee's life expectancy beats Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by a solid margin. Yet the county's 22.8% poor/fair health rate ranks among the higher burden counties in the state.

Mixed results in a diverse region

Chattahoochee's 75.4-year life expectancy edges out Chattooga (70.6 years) but trails the healthier Cherokee County (79.4 years). While Chattahoochee has strong primary care capacity at 166 per 100K, mental health support is sparse at just 12 per 100K.

Excellent insurance coverage, limited mental health care

Chattahoochee boasts the lowest uninsured rate among these counties at 8.0%—well below Georgia's 15.0% average—and abundant primary care resources. However, mental health providers are severely limited at 12 per 100K, leaving residents without easy access to behavioral health support.

You're mostly covered—advocate for more

Chattahoochee's 8.0% uninsured rate shows strong enrollment, but that 12 per 100K mental health shortage means longer waits and fewer choices for therapy and counseling. Check your plan's mental health coverage and ask about community resources or telehealth options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Chattahoochee County, GA?
Chattahoochee County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #24 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 Chattahoochee County?
Life expectancy in Chattahoochee County is 75.4 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Chattahoochee County above the state average.
How does Chattahoochee County health compare to the Georgia average?
Chattahoochee County's health score of 46/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 75.4 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Chattahoochee County?
Key health factors for Chattahoochee County include: life expectancy (75.4 years), uninsured rate (8.0%), and primary care physician access (166:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 12:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Chattahoochee County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Chattahoochee County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.4 years. 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Chattahoochee County healthier than the Georgia average?
Chattahoochee 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.