Glynn County Health Data

Glynn County, Georgia

Health Score

41/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.7 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.3%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

52

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

161

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Glynn County, Georgia

Glynn County trails national health benchmarks

At 74.7 years, Glynn County residents live 4.2 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 16.9% poor or fair health rate is slightly better than the national average but signals room for improvement.

Below Georgia's state health average

Glynn County's 74.7-year life expectancy falls 1.6 years short of Georgia's 73.3-year average. The county ranks in the lower half of Georgia counties for health outcomes, suggesting systematic barriers to care quality.

Mid-tier health outcomes regionally

Glynn County's 74.7-year life expectancy positions it between Gilmer County (75.4 years) and Gordon County (73.1 years). With 52 primary care providers per 100K, access exceeds Franklin County (34 per 100K) but lags behind Floyd County (135 per 100K).

Moderate uninsured rates, adequate mental health

Glynn County's uninsured rate of 16.3% slightly exceeds Georgia's 15.0% average, affecting vulnerable residents' access to care. The 52 primary care and 161 mental health providers per 100K provide reasonable support for behavioral and preventive health.

Health insurance closes care gaps

With 16.3% uninsured, Glynn County residents should explore healthcare.gov or local navigators for affordable coverage. Insured residents report better preventive care and management of chronic conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Glynn County, GA?
Glynn County has a health score of 41/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #33 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 Glynn County?
Life expectancy in Glynn County is 74.7 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Glynn County above the state average.
How does Glynn County health compare to the Georgia average?
Glynn County's health score of 41/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 74.7 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 16.3% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Glynn County?
Key health factors for Glynn County include: life expectancy (74.7 years), uninsured rate (16.3%), and primary care physician access (52:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 161:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Glynn County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 41/100 ("Below Average"), Glynn County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.7 years. 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Glynn County healthier than the Georgia average?
Glynn County's health score of 41/100 exceeds the Georgia average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.