Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Georgia
Health Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Madison County, Georgia
Madison County near national health averages
Madison County's life expectancy of 74.2 years falls 4.7 years short of the U.S. average of 78.9 years. One-fifth of residents (21.9%) report poor or fair health, slightly above national rates, reflecting moderate health challenges.
Slightly above Georgia's health benchmark
Madison County's 74.2-year life expectancy exceeds Georgia's 73.3-year average by 0.9 years, positioning it solidly in the middle of the state's health rankings. The county performs better than half of the eight-county group.
Mid-tier health in a diverse region
Madison County ranks fifth among these eight counties for life expectancy, falling between Lowndes (73.5 years) and Lumpkin (75.3 years). The county's provider access is limited compared to strong performers like Lowndes and Lumpkin.
Higher uninsured rate, fewer primary care doctors
Madison County's 17.7% uninsured rate exceeds Georgia's 15% average, leaving nearly one in six residents without health insurance. With just 19 primary care providers per 100,000—below the county average across this group—access to routine care is challenging.
Bridge your coverage gap today
Nearly one in six Madison County residents are uninsured, missing preventive care opportunities. Visit healthcare.gov or contact the Madison County Health Department to explore plans that fit your budget and health needs.
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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.