Irwin County Health Data
Irwin County, Georgia
Health Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Irwin County, Georgia
Irwin County faces serious health headwinds
At 71.8 years, Irwin County's life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 73.5 years by nearly two years. With 22.6% reporting poor or fair health—among Georgia's worst rates—the county confronts significant wellness challenges.
Below Georgia health averages
Irwin County's 71.8-year life expectancy falls 1.5 years below Georgia's 73.3-year state average. At 15.4% uninsured, the county sits slightly above the state average of 15.0%, adding coverage barriers to existing health disparities.
Limited primary care, minimal mental health
Irwin County has only 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well below regional peers, and just 11 mental health providers per 100K—the lowest in its cluster. This dual deficit forces residents to travel for basic and behavioral care.
Few doctors, limited insurance coverage
Irwin County residents face 31 primary care doctors per 100,000 and an exceptionally sparse mental health network. With 15.4% uninsured and minimal provider capacity, healthcare access is a daily struggle for many families.
Insurance is your first lifeline
Nearly 1 in 6 Irwin County residents lack insurance; check the Georgia marketplace or Medicaid eligibility right away. Coverage is critical—it may be the only way to access care when local providers are stretched thin.
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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.