Clinch County Health Data

Clinch County, Georgia

Health Score

6/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

69.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

18.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

69.8 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

18.5%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

15

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

15

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Clinch County, Georgia

Clinch County faces severe health crisis

At 69.8 years, Clinch County residents live more than 6 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years—a dramatic health gap. With 28.2% reporting poor or fair health, Clinch faces one of the nation's highest health burdens.

Georgia's most struggling county

Clinch's 69.8-year life expectancy falls 3.5 years below Georgia's 73.3-year average—among the state's lowest. The county's 28.2% poor/fair health rate is the highest in this dataset, reflecting severe and systemic health challenges.

A regional health emergency

Clinch's 69.8 years trails every other county in this analysis, including struggling Chattooga (70.6 years) and Clay (72.6 years). With just 15 primary care providers and 15 mental health providers per 100K, Clinch has virtually no healthcare infrastructure.

Uninsured and medically abandoned

Clinch County's 18.5% uninsured rate—the highest in this data—means nearly 1 in 5 residents lack coverage and access. With only 15 primary care providers per 100K, residents often drive hours for basic care, creating a healthcare desert.

Get covered now—it's urgent

Clinch County's 18.5% uninsured rate demands immediate action: uninsured residents face medical debt, delayed care, and worse health outcomes. Visit healthcare.gov today; Clinch residents may qualify for substantial subsidies and Medicaid expansion coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Clinch County, GA?
Clinch County has a health score of 6/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #156 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 Clinch County?
Life expectancy in Clinch County is 69.8 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Clinch County below the state average.
How does Clinch County health compare to the Georgia average?
Clinch County's health score of 6/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 69.8 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 18.5% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Clinch County?
Key health factors for Clinch County include: life expectancy (69.8 years), uninsured rate (18.5%), and primary care physician access (15:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 15:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Clinch County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 6/100 ("Below Average"), Clinch County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 69.8 years. 18.5% 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 Clinch County?
Clinch County's health score of 6/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 18.5% 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.