Habersham County Health Data

Habersham County has a health score of 28/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #63 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.

Life expectancy in Habersham County is 74.8 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Habersham County above the state average.

Habersham County's health score of 28/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 74.8 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 18.4% vs. 15.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Habersham County include: life expectancy (74.8 years), uninsured rate (18.4%), and primary care physician access (47:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 60:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 28/100 ("Below Average"), Habersham County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.8 years. 18.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Habersham County's health score of 28/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 18.4% 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.