Gwinnett County Health Data
Gwinnett County, Georgia
Health Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
159
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Gwinnett County, Georgia
Gwinnett leads the nation on health metrics
Gwinnett County residents live to 79.3 years—nearly 6 years longer than the U.S. average of 73.5 years and nearly 6 years above Georgia's state average. Only 17.3% report poor or fair health, among the nation's best rates.
Gwinnett is Georgia's healthiest large county
With a 79.3-year life expectancy, Gwinnett ranks at the very top of Georgia's 159 counties, setting the standard for longevity and health. Its 17.3% poor/fair health rate reflects comprehensive healthcare access and strong community prevention programs.
Gwinnett far exceeds regional peers on longevity
Gwinnett's 79.3-year life expectancy towers above Hancock (70.7 years), Haralson (71.2 years), Grady (74.2 years), and Habersham (74.8 years) by 4–9 years each. Only Harris County (78.8 years) comes close, making Gwinnett a regional health leader.
World-class provider network drives health outcomes
Gwinnett boasts 66 primary care and an exceptional 159 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—nearly 4 times the state average for mental health care. At 15.3% uninsured, coverage is nearly universal, allowing residents to access preventive and specialty care.
Maintain coverage in Georgia's healthiest county
Gwinnett's health success depends on sustained insurance access; if you lack coverage, marketplace plans and Medicaid are available year-round for qualifying families. Check healthcare.gov to ensure continuous protection.
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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.