McIntosh County Health Data
McIntosh County, Georgia
Health Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
174
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in McIntosh County, Georgia
McIntosh edges closer to national health benchmarks
At 74.3 years, McIntosh County's life expectancy is within 2.1 years of the U.S. average of 76.4 years—better than many Georgia peers. Still, nearly one in four residents reports poor or fair health at 22.3%, suggesting health challenges persist despite reasonable longevity.
Above-average life expectancy, elevated uninsured rate
McIntosh's 74.3-year life expectancy surpasses Georgia's 73.3-year average, placing the county in the healthier half of the state. However, its 17.0% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 15.0%, indicating coverage gaps despite longer life spans.
Strong longevity but coverage challenges
McIntosh's 74.3-year life expectancy matches Monroe (74.5 years) and trails only Morgan (75.8 years) in the region. Primary care provider data is limited, but the county boasts 174 mental health providers per 100K—the highest in the area—suggesting strong behavioral health resources.
Mental health resources outpace primary care gaps
McIntosh's 17.0% uninsured rate ranks among the highest regionally, affecting access to routine care despite strong mental health infrastructure at 174 providers per 100K. Primary care provider data is unavailable, making it difficult to assess full physician capacity, but community health centers may offer affordable care pathways.
Close the coverage gap with available programs
With 17% of McIntosh residents uninsured, the priority is connecting families to Medicaid, Marketplace plans, or local federally qualified health centers. Visit healthcare.gov or call your county health department to explore options that fit your budget and family 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.