Macon County Health Data
Macon County, Georgia
Health Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Macon County, Georgia
Macon County faces severe health crisis
Macon County residents have a life expectancy of just 71.9 years, more than seven years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. Alarmingly, one-third (33.3%) report poor or fair health—the worst rate in this entire group and far above the national average.
Georgia's worst health outcomes here
Macon County's 71.9-year life expectancy is the lowest in this eight-county analysis and a full 1.4 years below Georgia's 73.3-year average. The county's 33.3% poor/fair health rate is catastrophically high, signaling a health emergency.
Dramatic health disparities visible
Macon County residents live 3.8 years less than neighboring Lumpkin County (75.3 years) and nearly 4 years less than Long County (75.7 years). This stark gap suggests concentrated poverty, limited access to care, or both.
Severe provider shortage and uninsured crisis
Macon County has just 8 primary care providers and 17 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest among these counties—while 19.3% lack health insurance. This combination creates a perfect storm: residents face both financial and geographic barriers to healthcare.
Urgent: Seek help now
If you're uninsured in Macon County, finding coverage is critical and urgent. Call 211 or visit the Georgia Department of Community Health to explore Medicaid, free clinics, and emergency services available to you immediately.
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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.