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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Johnson County, GA?
Johnson County has a health score of 11/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #144 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.
What is the life expectancy in Johnson County?
Life expectancy in Johnson County is 71.8 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Johnson County below the state average.
How does Johnson County health compare to the Georgia average?
Johnson County's health score of 11/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 71.8 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 16.9% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Johnson County?
Key health factors for Johnson County include: life expectancy (71.8 years), uninsured rate (16.9%), and primary care physician access (55:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 22:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Johnson County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 11/100 ("Below Average"), Johnson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.8 years. 16.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Johnson County?
Johnson County's health score of 11/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 16.9% 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.

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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.