Floyd County Health Data
Floyd County, Georgia
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
166
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Floyd County, Georgia
Floyd County trails national life expectancy
At 72.6 years, Floyd County residents live nearly 6 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 22.6% poor or fair health rate exceeds the national average of 18%, signaling higher rates of chronic disease and health challenges.
Below-average health outcomes for Georgia
Floyd County's 72.6-year life expectancy falls 0.7 years short of Georgia's 73.3-year state average. The county ranks among the lower-performing counties statewide for health outcomes, with health disparities affecting quality of life.
Healthier than some nearby counties
Floyd County's life expectancy matches Gordon County (73.1 years) but trails Fulton County (77.5 years) by 4.9 years. The county has stronger primary care access than Franklin County (34 per 100K) with 135 providers per 100K, though mental health resources remain comparable.
Healthcare access gaps remain real
With 15.7% of residents uninsured—slightly above Georgia's 15.0% average—Floyd County faces coverage challenges. The 135 primary care providers per 100K offer reasonable access, but 166 mental health providers per 100K suggests ongoing behavioral health needs.
Don't go without coverage
If you're uninsured or underinsured, explore your options through healthcare.gov or Georgia's marketplace. Even short-term coverage can prevent costly emergency care and help you manage chronic conditions before they worsen.
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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.