Dodge County Health Data

Dodge County, Georgia

Health Score

23/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.3 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.9%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

30

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

46

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Dodge County, Georgia

Dodge faces health challenges below averages

Dodge County residents live to 71.3 years, 4.8 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years and 2.0 years below Georgia's state average. About 21% report poor or fair health—significantly higher than the national average of 14.8%.

Dodge ranks among Georgia's lowest performers

Dodge County's 71.3-year life expectancy places it in Georgia's bottom tier, with only a handful of counties performing worse. The 21% poor/fair health rate reflects rural healthcare access challenges and chronic disease burden common to south-central Georgia.

Dodge struggles relative to neighbors

Dodge's 71.3-year life expectancy falls short of Dade County (73.0 years) and trails Douglas County (75.6 years) by 4.3 years. Primary care access is similarly limited, with only 30 providers per 100,000 residents—one of the lowest concentrations in the region.

Rural barriers limit health access in Dodge

Dodge County has just 30 primary care providers and 46 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, well below state and regional averages. With 13.9% uninsured, residents face compounded barriers: both limited provider availability and incomplete insurance coverage.

Health coverage can transform your access

Nearly 14% of Dodge residents lack insurance—a gap that prevents access to preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and mental health care. Enrolling through the Health Insurance Marketplace or Georgia Medicaid is a critical step toward better health outcomes for you and your family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Dodge County, GA?
Dodge County has a health score of 23/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #80 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 Dodge County?
Life expectancy in Dodge County is 71.3 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Dodge County below the state average.
How does Dodge County health compare to the Georgia average?
Dodge County's health score of 23/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 71.3 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 13.9% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Dodge County?
Key health factors for Dodge County include: life expectancy (71.3 years), uninsured rate (13.9%), and primary care physician access (30:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 46:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Dodge County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 23/100 ("Below Average"), Dodge County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.3 years. 13.9% 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 Dodge County?
Dodge County's health score of 23/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 13.9% 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.