Liberty County Health Data

Liberty County, Georgia

Health Score

29/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.9 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

40

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

402

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Liberty County, Georgia

Liberty County's health gap widens

Life expectancy in Liberty County stands at 72.9 years, trailing the U.S. average of 78.9 years by six years. One in five residents (21.9%) report poor or fair health, slightly above the national rate of 21%, suggesting persistent health challenges in the community.

Below Georgia's health average

Liberty County's 72.9-year life expectancy falls 0.4 years below Georgia's state average of 73.3 years. This places the county among the lower performers statewide, though the gap is narrow compared to some neighboring regions.

Health outcomes vary across region

Liberty County residents live 1.3 years less than those in nearby Lowndes County (73.5 years) and 2.8 years less than Long County (75.7 years). However, mental health provider availability is strong here at 402 per 100,000—far exceeding most neighboring counties.

Healthcare access improving but gaps remain

Liberty County's 11.9% uninsured rate is the lowest among these eight counties and well below Georgia's 15% average, indicating better insurance uptake. Primary care providers are accessible at 40 per 100,000 residents, supporting routine health management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Liberty County, GA?
Liberty County has a health score of 29/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #57 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 Liberty County?
Life expectancy in Liberty County is 72.9 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Liberty County below the state average.
How does Liberty County health compare to the Georgia average?
Liberty County's health score of 29/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 72.9 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 11.9% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Liberty County?
Key health factors for Liberty County include: life expectancy (72.9 years), uninsured rate (11.9%), and primary care physician access (40:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 402:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Liberty County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 29/100 ("Below Average"), Liberty County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.9 years. 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Liberty County healthier than the Georgia average?
Liberty County's health score of 29/100 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. Liberty County has better primary care access (40:1 ratio) than the state average (45:1).

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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.