Emanuel County Health Data

Emanuel County, Georgia

Health Score

9/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.1 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.5%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

40

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

91

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Emanuel County, Georgia

Emanuel County well below U.S. health

At 70.1 years, Emanuel County's life expectancy falls 5.4 years short of the U.S. average of 75.5 years, marking one of the nation's lower benchmarks. The 25.7% poor or fair health rate—among the eight counties' highest—nearly triples the national average.

Georgia's struggling health counties

Emanuel County ranks among Georgia's worst-performing counties, with life expectancy 3.2 years below the state average of 73.3 years. The 25.7% poor health rate stands among the highest in the state.

Worst health outcomes in region

Emanuel County's 70.1-year life expectancy significantly underperforms Effingham County (75.0 years) and Fannin County (74.1 years), and ranks near Early County (69.7 years). Its 25.7% poor health rate represents the darkest picture among these eight regional counties.

High uninsured rate limits care

Emanuel County's 16.5% uninsured rate exceeds Georgia's average, leaving a sizable population without coverage for essential care. The county offers 40 primary care providers per 100K and 91 mental health providers per 100K—adequate mental health capacity but tight primary care access.

Coverage changes health trajectories

With 16.5% uninsured and the region's worst health outcomes, Emanuel County residents must prioritize insurance enrollment through Georgia's marketplace or Medicaid. Health insurance enables preventive visits and treatment of chronic disease—essential steps to reverse the county's health decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Emanuel County, GA?
Emanuel County has a health score of 9/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #147 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 Emanuel County?
Life expectancy in Emanuel County is 70.1 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Emanuel County below the state average.
How does Emanuel County health compare to the Georgia average?
Emanuel County's health score of 9/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 70.1 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 16.5% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Emanuel County?
Key health factors for Emanuel County include: life expectancy (70.1 years), uninsured rate (16.5%), and primary care physician access (40:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 91:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Emanuel County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 9/100 ("Below Average"), Emanuel County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.1 years. 16.5% 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 Emanuel County?
Emanuel County's health score of 9/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 16.5% 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.