Cook County Health Data
Cook County, Georgia
Health Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cook County, Georgia
Cook County Lags Behind National Health Norms
Cook residents have a life expectancy of 71.8 years, more than four years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly one in four residents (24.5%) report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 18%, revealing significant health disparities.
Among Georgia's Lowest Health Rankings
Cook's 71.8-year life expectancy trails Georgia's 73.3-year average by 1.5 years, while its 24.5% poor/fair health rate far exceeds state norms. The county faces persistent health challenges that require sustained investment in preventive care and provider access.
A Pattern of Rural Health Challenges
Cook's 71.8-year life expectancy places it among the lowest in rural south Georgia, alongside neighbors Coffee County (71.6) and Colquitt County (71.6). With just 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Cook shares the provider shortage crisis affecting rural Georgia.
Limited Coverage & Provider Access
One in six Cook residents (17.4%) lack health insurance, nearly 2.4 percentage points above Georgia's average, restricting access to preventive and emergency care. Mental health providers number just 57 per 100,000 residents, limiting behavioral health services for residents struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety.
Healthcare Options for Cook County
With 17.4% of Cook residents uninsured and provider shortages limiting options, coverage programs offer a lifeline to better health. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov to explore Medicaid eligibility and marketplace plans designed to make healthcare affordable.
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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.