Long County Health Data

Long County, Georgia

Health Score

33/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.7 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.6%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

6

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

36

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Long County, Georgia

Long County leads in life expectancy

Long County residents live an average of 75.7 years, exceeding the U.S. average of 78.9 years by a notable margin. Yet one-fifth (21.8%) report poor or fair health, matching the national trend and suggesting that length of life masks quality-of-life struggles.

Longest lives in Georgia's group

Long County's 75.7-year life expectancy ranks highest among all eight counties and beats Georgia's 73.3-year average by 2.4 years. This county is an outlier for health longevity within the state.

Outlier health advantage needs investigation

Long County residents live 2.8 years longer than Liberty (72.9) and 2.2 years longer than Marion (73.4). This advantage is remarkable but contrasts sharply with very few primary care providers (6 per 100,000), raising questions about healthcare utilization patterns.

Few doctors, uninsured rate moderate

Long County's 15.6% uninsured rate is near Georgia's state average, but the county has just 6 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in this group. Residents may be traveling significant distances to see doctors or relying on emergency care.

Ensure continuous healthcare access

With limited local providers, having health insurance is even more critical in Long County. Verify your coverage at healthcare.gov and ask about telehealth options to reach distant specialists and specialists more conveniently.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Long County, GA?
Long County has a health score of 33/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #52 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 Long County?
Life expectancy in Long County is 75.7 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Long County above the state average.
How does Long County health compare to the Georgia average?
Long County's health score of 33/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 75.7 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.6% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Long County?
Key health factors for Long County include: life expectancy (75.7 years), uninsured rate (15.6%), and primary care physician access (6:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 36:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Long County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 33/100 ("Below Average"), Long County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.7 years. 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Long County healthier than the Georgia average?
Long County's health score of 33/100 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. Long County has better primary care access (6:1 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.