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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Floyd County, GA?
Floyd County has a health score of 21/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #95 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 Floyd County?
Life expectancy in Floyd County is 72.6 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Floyd County below the state average.
How does Floyd County health compare to the Georgia average?
Floyd County's health score of 21/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 72.6 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.7% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Floyd County?
Key health factors for Floyd County include: life expectancy (72.6 years), uninsured rate (15.7%), and primary care physician access (135:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 166:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Floyd County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 21/100 ("Below Average"), Floyd County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.6 years. 15.7% 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 Floyd County?
Floyd County's health score of 21/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 15.7% 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.