Chattooga County Health Data

Chattooga County, Georgia

Health Score

12/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.6 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.7%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

8

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

40

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Chattooga County, Georgia

Chattooga lags far behind national health

At 70.6 years, Chattooga County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.1 years by more than 5 years—a significant health gap. Combined with a 24.3% poor/fair health rate, the county faces compounding health challenges.

Among Georgia's most struggling counties

Chattooga's 70.6-year life expectancy falls 2.7 years below Georgia's 73.3-year state average, placing it among the lowest in the state. The county's health burden reflects deep structural disparities in access and outcomes.

Significant health gap with healthier neighbors

Chattooga's 70.6 years of life expectancy trails nearby Cherokee (79.4 years) and Chattahoochee (75.4 years) by substantial margins. The county's severe primary care shortage at just 8 per 100K—compared to Chattahoochee's 166 per 100K—explains some of these disparities.

Uninsured and undersupplied

With 16.7% of residents uninsured and just 8 primary care providers per 100K population, Chattooga faces a perfect storm of healthcare barriers. The county's limited mental health capacity at 40 per 100K means many residents struggle to access behavioral care.

Coverage is urgent here

Chattooga's 16.7% uninsured rate puts nearly 1 in 6 residents at financial and medical risk—above Georgia's average. Visit healthcare.gov immediately to explore subsidies and plans; many Chattooga residents qualify for lower costs based on income.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Chattooga County, GA?
Chattooga County has a health score of 12/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #138 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 Chattooga County?
Life expectancy in Chattooga County is 70.6 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Chattooga County below the state average.
How does Chattooga County health compare to the Georgia average?
Chattooga County's health score of 12/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 70.6 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 16.7% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Chattooga County?
Key health factors for Chattooga County include: life expectancy (70.6 years), uninsured rate (16.7%), and primary care physician access (8:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 40:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Chattooga County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 12/100 ("Below Average"), Chattooga County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.6 years. 16.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Chattooga County?
Chattooga County's health score of 12/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 16.7% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.