Evans County Health Data

Evans County, Georgia

Health Score

8/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.7 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.8%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

38

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

19

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Evans County, Georgia

Evans County trails U.S. health

At 70.7 years, Evans County's life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 75.5 years by nearly 5 years, placing residents at substantial health disadvantage. The 27.1% poor or fair health rate—the highest among these eight counties—signals crisis-level chronic disease prevalence.

Bottom-tier Georgia health rankings

Evans County's 70.7-year life expectancy ranks 2.6 years below Georgia's state average of 73.3 years, placing it among the state's most distressed health markets. The 27.1% poor health rate represents one of Georgia's worst county benchmarks.

Regional health crisis

Evans County's 70.7-year life expectancy mirrors Early County (69.7 years) and Emanuel County (70.1 years)—a cluster of struggling southeastern Georgia counties. At 27.1% poor health, Evans leads the region in disease burden and marks a public health emergency.

Limited mental health capacity worsens crisis

Evans County's 17.8% uninsured rate compounds health access barriers, while critical shortages in mental health providers (19 per 100K—lowest among these eight counties) leave residents without behavioral support. The 38 primary care providers per 100K also strain to meet the county's disease burden.

Urgent: Get insured now

Evans County faces a health emergency requiring immediate action: 17.8% uninsured residents must enroll in coverage through Georgia's marketplace or Medicaid today. Insurance unlocks access to the primary and mental health care desperately needed to address the county's crisis-level health outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Evans County, GA?
Evans County has a health score of 8/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #151 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 Evans County?
Life expectancy in Evans County is 70.7 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Evans County below the state average.
How does Evans County health compare to the Georgia average?
Evans County's health score of 8/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 70.7 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 17.8% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Evans County?
Key health factors for Evans County include: life expectancy (70.7 years), uninsured rate (17.8%), and primary care physician access (38:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 19:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Evans County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 8/100 ("Below Average"), Evans County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.7 years. 17.8% 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 Evans County?
Evans County's health score of 8/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 17.8% 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.