Hancock County Health Data
Hancock County, Georgia
Health Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hancock County, Georgia
Hancock faces the nation's health challenges head-on
At 70.7 years, Hancock County residents face a life expectancy nearly 3 years below the U.S. average of 73.5 years and 2.6 years below Georgia's average. The 28.4% poor/fair health rate—the highest among these eight counties—signals a community under significant health stress.
Hancock struggles at Georgia's health bottom tier
Hancock's 70.7-year life expectancy ranks among Georgia's lowest, falling 2.6 years behind the state average and nearly 9 years behind county leaders like Gwinnett. The 28.4% poor/fair health rate reflects compounded challenges in healthcare access and chronic disease.
Hancock lags far behind all regional peers
Hancock's 70.7-year life expectancy trails every comparison county, falling 4–9 years behind neighbors like Harris (78.8 years), Gwinnett (79.3 years), and even struggling Haralson (71.2 years). This gap reflects severe provider shortages and economic barriers to care.
Critical shortage of providers isolates patients
Hancock has just 12 primary care providers and 23 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—roughly one-quarter the capacity of neighboring counties. Even though the 13.8% uninsured rate is below average, those without insurance face nearly impassable barriers to care.
Act now to secure healthcare access
Hancock County residents deserve accessible, affordable care; if you lack coverage, Medicaid and marketplace plans may be available to your family. Contact the county health department or visit healthcare.gov to find options and start your path to better health.
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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.