Jefferson County Health Data

Jefferson County has a health score of 4/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #158 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 Jefferson County is 68.8 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Jefferson County below the state average.

Jefferson County's health score of 4/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 68.8 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 18.6% vs. 15.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Jefferson County include: life expectancy (68.8 years), uninsured rate (18.6%), and primary care physician access (13:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 7:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 4/100 ("Below Average"), Jefferson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 68.8 years. 18.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Jefferson County's health score of 4/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 18.6% 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.