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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With one in eight residents uninsured, there's room for improvement. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your county health department to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or community health resources available to you.
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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.