Lee County Health Data

Lee County, Georgia

Health Score

49/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.1 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.5%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

51

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

44

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Lee County, Georgia

Lee County exceeds national health

Lee County's life expectancy of 75.1 years edges above the U.S. average of 74.5 years by 0.6 years. Only 17.3% report poor or fair health, better than the national average of 15%, signaling strong overall health.

Top health performer in Georgia

Lee County's life expectancy of 75.1 years ranks second highest in the state, exceeding Georgia's average of 73.3 years by 1.8 years. Its 17.3% poor/fair health rate is among Georgia's lowest.

Second-best regional health outcomes

Lee County's 75.1-year life expectancy trails only Jones County (75.6 years) by 0.5 years and beats Lanier County (74.6 years). With 11.5% uninsured, it has the lowest insurance gap in the region.

Strong access across health services

Lee County provides 51 primary care providers per 100K residents and 44 mental health providers per 100K—balanced capacity supporting comprehensive care. These numbers, combined with strong health outcomes, suggest effective health system engagement.

Stay covered, stay healthy

Lee County leads on health outcomes, but 11.5% remain uninsured. Maintain continuity of care by verifying coverage at HealthCare.gov—preventive and ongoing access drives Lee County's success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lee County, GA?
Lee County has a health score of 49/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #21 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 Lee County?
Life expectancy in Lee County is 75.1 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Lee County above the state average.
How does Lee County health compare to the Georgia average?
Lee County's health score of 49/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 75.1 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.5% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Lee County?
Key health factors for Lee County include: life expectancy (75.1 years), uninsured rate (11.5%), and primary care physician access (51:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 44:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lee County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 49/100 ("Below Average"), Lee County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.1 years. 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Lee County healthier than the Georgia average?
Lee County's health score of 49/100 exceeds the Georgia average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.