Laurens County Health Data

Laurens County, Georgia

Health Score

17/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.8 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

85

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

226

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Laurens County, Georgia

Laurens County below national health

Laurens County's life expectancy of 70.8 years lags the U.S. average of 74.5 years by 3.7 years. The 23.3% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 15%, indicating elevated chronic disease burden.

Lower-tier health rank in Georgia

Laurens County's life expectancy of 70.8 years falls 2.5 years below Georgia's state average of 73.3 years. Its 23.3% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average by about 8 percentage points.

Weak life expectancy, strong providers

Laurens County's 70.8-year life expectancy trails all regional peers except Jefferson County (68.8 years). Yet the county boasts an exceptional 85 primary care providers per 100K—nearly double Johnson County's 55.

Outstanding mental health, abundant primary care

Laurens County leads the region dramatically with 226 mental health providers per 100K residents—more than five times the regional average. Combined with 85 primary care providers per 100K, the infrastructure far exceeds the health outcomes, suggesting engagement or social determinants barriers.

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Laurens County's robust provider network is an asset, but 14.2% remain uninsured. Enrollment at HealthCare.gov connects you to the county's abundant primary and mental health services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Laurens County, GA?
Laurens County has a health score of 17/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #114 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 Laurens County?
Life expectancy in Laurens County is 70.8 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Laurens County below the state average.
How does Laurens County health compare to the Georgia average?
Laurens County's health score of 17/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 70.8 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.2% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Laurens County?
Key health factors for Laurens County include: life expectancy (70.8 years), uninsured rate (14.2%), and primary care physician access (85:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 226:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Laurens County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 17/100 ("Below Average"), Laurens County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.8 years. 14.2% 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 Laurens County?
Laurens County's health score of 17/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 14.2% 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.