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.
Check your health insurance options today
If you're among Grady's 17.7% uninsured, marketplace plans, Medicaid expansion, or employer coverage may be within reach. Visit healthcare.gov or contact a local health department to explore options that fit your family's needs.
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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.