McDuffie County Health Data
McDuffie County, Georgia
Health Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in McDuffie County, Georgia
McDuffie's life expectancy lags national average
At 71.9 years, McDuffie County residents live about 5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. One in five residents reports poor or fair health, compared to roughly one in six nationally, signaling persistent health challenges across the county.
Below Georgia's health benchmark
McDuffie's 71.9-year life expectancy sits 1.4 years below Georgia's state average of 73.3 years. The county's 13.0% uninsured rate, however, beats the state average of 15.0%, suggesting better health coverage but persistent health outcome gaps.
Midrange health among regional peers
McDuffie performs modestly compared to nearby counties: it outpaces Meriwether (70.8 years) and Miller (67.3 years) but trails Monroe (74.5 years) and Morgan (75.8 years). Access to primary care providers at 51 per 100K is solid, though mental health support at 73 per 100K varies widely across the region.
Healthcare access remains a daily reality
With 13.0% of residents uninsured and 51 primary care providers per 100K population, McDuffie has modest physician capacity but reasonable coverage rates. Those with insurance face 51 primary care doctors for every 100,000 residents—a ratio that requires coordination to ensure timely appointments.
Explore your health coverage options now
If you're among McDuffie's uninsured residents, visit healthcare.gov or contact your local health department to explore Medicaid, ACA plans, or community health programs. Coverage can mean the difference between preventive care and costly emergency visits—start exploring your options today.
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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.