Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Georgia
Health Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Crawford County, Georgia
Crawford County Faces Severe Health Disparities
Life expectancy in Crawford stands at just 71.7 years, nearly five years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. One in five residents (20.4%) report poor or fair health, more than two percentage points above the national average, reflecting entrenched wellness challenges.
Among Georgia's Worst Health Outcomes
Crawford's 71.7-year life expectancy falls 1.6 years short of Georgia's 73.3-year average, while its 20.4% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds state norms. The county ranks among Georgia's lowest performers, demanding urgent attention to provider recruitment and health equity.
Extreme Provider Shortage in Rural Central Georgia
Crawford's 71.7-year life expectancy aligns with other struggling rural counties, though its provider shortage is the most severe in this dataset. With just 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and only 8 mental health providers per 100,000, Crawford residents face a healthcare access crisis.
Healthcare Desert: The Crawford Reality
One in six Crawford residents (16.2%) lack health insurance, limiting access to preventive and emergency care for thousands. The county's catastrophic provider shortage—17 primary care and 8 mental health providers per 100,000—means residents often travel hours for basic medical services or go without care entirely.
Crawford County Coverage & Care Resources
With extreme provider shortages and 16.2% uninsured, Crawford residents need to know about coverage programs and telehealth options. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov for Medicaid and marketplace plans; also explore telehealth services to bridge Crawford's access gap.
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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.