Lamar County Health Data

Lamar County has a health score of 28/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #66 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 Lamar County is 71.9 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Lamar County below the state average.

Lamar County's health score of 28/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 71.9 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 12.9% vs. 15.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Lamar County include: life expectancy (71.9 years), uninsured rate (12.9%), and primary care physician access (26:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 54:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 28/100 ("Below Average"), Lamar County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.9 years. 12.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Lamar County's health score of 28/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 12.9% 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.