Elbert County Health Data
Elbert County, Georgia
Health Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Elbert County, Georgia
Elbert County lags national health
At 71.2 years, Elbert County's life expectancy runs 4.3 years below the U.S. average of 75.5 years, signaling chronic health challenges. The 22.9% poor or fair health rate nearly doubles the national average, reflecting widespread disease burden across the county.
Below-average Georgia health outcomes
Elbert County's 71.2-year life expectancy trails Georgia's state average by 2.1 years, placing it in the lower-performing tier of state counties. The 22.9% poor health rate also exceeds Georgia's typical county experience.
Outpaced by healthier regional peers
Elbert County's 71.2-year life expectancy falls short of Fannin County (74.1 years) and Effingham County (75.0 years) by several years. Its 22.9% poor health rate mirrors the struggle seen in neighboring Early County (25.2%) and Emanuel County (25.7%).
Uninsured rate complicates care access
At 18.5% uninsured, Elbert County exceeds Georgia's 15.0% average, leaving nearly one in five residents vulnerable to medical debt and delayed care. The county has 41 primary care providers and 45 mental health providers per 100K—lower than state averages—straining existing resources.
Insurance opens care doors
With 18.5% of residents uninsured, Elbert County needs a coverage push; visit Georgia's insurance marketplace or check Medicaid eligibility today. Health insurance cuts costs and helps address the chronic conditions driving poor health outcomes countywide.
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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.