Columbia County Health Data
Columbia County, Georgia
Health Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
142
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Columbia County, Georgia
Columbia County Outpaces National Health Averages
Columbia residents enjoy a life expectancy of 78.4 years, nearly two years above the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With just 17.4% reporting poor or fair health—below the national rate of 18%—Columbia demonstrates strong population health outcomes.
Georgia's Second-Healthiest Large County
Columbia's 78.4-year life expectancy exceeds Georgia's 73.3-year average by five years, reflecting superior healthcare access and preventive care. The county ranks among Georgia's top health performers, driven by robust provider networks and strong insurance coverage rates.
A Health Leader in East Georgia
Columbia's 78.4-year life expectancy significantly outpaces nearby Coweta County (76.4 years) and dwarfs rural neighbors like Coffee County (71.6 years). With 105 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Columbia offers the kind of access that supports healthier communities.
Access & Coverage Drive Healthy Outcomes
Just 10.3% of Columbia residents lack health insurance—the lowest rate in this dataset and 4.7 percentage points below Georgia's average. Strong provider networks of 105 primary care and 142 mental health providers per 100,000 residents ensure residents can access care when needed.
Keeping Columbia's Healthcare Strong
While Columbia leads Georgia in coverage, the remaining 10.3% uninsured still represent hundreds of residents without access to preventive care. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to ensure every Columbia resident has the coverage needed to maintain the county's excellent health trajectory.
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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.