Grady County Health Data

Grady County, Georgia

Health Score

23/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.2 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.7%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

46

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

35

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Grady County, Georgia

Grady's life expectancy edges above national average

At 74.2 years, Grady County residents live slightly longer than the U.S. average of 73.5 years, a small but meaningful advantage. However, 23.5% of adults report poor or fair health—a sign that extra years don't always mean healthier ones.

Grady ranks mid-tier in Georgia health outcomes

Grady County's 74.2-year life expectancy outpaces Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by nearly a year, placing it in the stronger half of Georgia's 159 counties. Still, the county's 23.5% poor/fair health rate suggests room for improvement in chronic disease management.

Grady outperforms some neighbors on longevity

Grady's 74.2-year life expectancy tops Hancock County (70.7 years) and Haralson County (71.2 years) by significant margins, though it trails healthier neighbors like Harris County (78.8 years). The 2.5-year gap between Grady and Harris reflects differences in healthcare access and community health infrastructure.

Provider shortage leaves gaps in primary care

With 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Grady has adequate basic care capacity, but the 17.7% uninsured rate means nearly 1 in 6 residents struggle to afford preventive visits. Mental health providers are even scarcer at 35 per 100,000, making behavioral health support harder to access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Grady County, GA?
Grady County has a health score of 23/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #84 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 Grady County?
Life expectancy in Grady County is 74.2 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Grady County above the state average.
How does Grady County health compare to the Georgia average?
Grady County's health score of 23/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 74.2 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 17.7% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Grady County?
Key health factors for Grady County include: life expectancy (74.2 years), uninsured rate (17.7%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 35:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Grady County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 23/100 ("Below Average"), Grady County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.2 years. 17.7% 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 Grady County?
Grady County's health score of 23/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 17.7% 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.