Dade County Health Data

Dade County, Georgia

Health Score

39/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.0 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

31

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

62

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Dade County, Georgia

Life expectancy below national average

Dade County residents live to an average of 73.0 years, slightly below Georgia's 73.3-year average and trailing the U.S. average of 76.1 years. About 16.5% of Dade residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 14.8%.

Dade ranks near middle of Georgia

Dade County's 73.0-year life expectancy places it in Georgia's middle tier, just 0.3 years below the state average. The county's health profile mirrors statewide patterns, with healthcare access and outcomes fairly typical for rural northwest Georgia.

Similar to neighboring Dawson County

Dade's life expectancy of 73.0 years falls between Dawson County (76.9 years) and Decatur County (71.0 years). Both Dade and Dawson counties have comparable uninsured rates around 14%, though Dawson residents have better access to mental health providers.

Limited primary care in rural Dade

Dade County has just 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than a third the rate in nearby DeKalb County. With 14.2% of residents uninsured, access to preventive care remains a significant challenge for many households.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Dade County, GA?
Dade County has a health score of 39/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #41 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 Dade County?
Life expectancy in Dade County is 73.0 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Dade County below the state average.
How does Dade County health compare to the Georgia average?
Dade County's health score of 39/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 73.0 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.2% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Dade County?
Key health factors for Dade County include: life expectancy (73.0 years), uninsured rate (14.2%), and primary care physician access (31:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 62:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Dade County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 39/100 ("Below Average"), Dade County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.0 years. 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Dade County healthier than the Georgia average?
Dade County's health score of 39/100 exceeds the Georgia average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Dade County has better primary care access (31:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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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.