Johnson County Health Data
Johnson County, Georgia
Health Score
11/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Johnson County, Georgia
Johnson County slightly below national health
Johnson County's life expectancy of 71.8 years trails the U.S. average of 74.5 years by 2.7 years. The 27.6% poor/fair health rate is significantly higher than the national average of 15%, reflecting chronic disease prevalence.
Below average for Georgia
Johnson County ranks in the lower half of Georgia counties, with life expectancy 1.5 years below the state average of 73.3 years. Its 27.6% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average by over 12 percentage points.
Best primary care access locally
Johnson County boasts the strongest primary care infrastructure in the region at 55 providers per 100K—more than double Jenkins County and four times Jefferson County. With 22 mental health providers per 100K, it also outperforms neighbors on behavioral health.
Solid provider access, uninsured gap persists
Despite strong provider presence, 16.9% of Johnson County residents remain uninsured, limiting their ability to use available care. Enhanced access to insurance enrollment could better connect residents to the county's primary and mental health services.
Make the most of local providers
Johnson County's healthcare infrastructure is strong, but nearly 1 in 6 residents lack insurance. Visit HealthCare.gov to enroll and unlock full access to the primary and mental health care in your community.
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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.