Meriwether County Health Data

Meriwether County, Georgia

Health Score

14/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

17.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.8 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

29

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

91

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Meriwether County, Georgia

Meriwether faces significant life expectancy gap

At 70.8 years, Meriwether County residents live nearly 5.6 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. More than one in five residents report poor or fair health at 23.4%, pointing to urgent health challenges that demand attention.

Among Georgia's most challenged counties

Meriwether's 70.8-year life expectancy trails Georgia's 73.3-year average by 2.5 years, placing the county near the bottom of state health rankings. The county's 17.0% uninsured rate also exceeds the state average of 15.0%, creating barriers to preventive and chronic care.

Lowest life expectancy in regional comparison

Meriwether's 70.8 years ranks lowest among its peers, ahead only of Miller (67.3 years) but significantly behind Monroe (74.5 years) and Morgan (75.8 years). With just 29 primary care providers per 100K, the county has the fewest physicians in the region, limiting access to routine care.

Limited doctors, high uninsured rates compound care gaps

Meriwether struggles with both coverage and provider capacity: 17.0% are uninsured and only 29 primary care providers serve every 100K residents—the lowest ratio regionally. This combination means many residents face both financial and logistical barriers to seeing a doctor regularly.

Access care through Medicaid and community programs

Meriwether residents should prioritize enrolling in Medicaid or Marketplace coverage—17% uninsured is too high for a county facing health challenges. Visit healthcare.gov or your local health department, and ask about community health center sliding-scale fees for immediate access to care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Meriwether County, GA?
Meriwether County has a health score of 14/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #131 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 Meriwether County?
Life expectancy in Meriwether County is 70.8 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Meriwether County below the state average.
How does Meriwether County health compare to the Georgia average?
Meriwether County's health score of 14/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 70.8 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 17.0% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Meriwether County?
Key health factors for Meriwether County include: life expectancy (70.8 years), uninsured rate (17.0%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 91:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Meriwether County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 14/100 ("Below Average"), Meriwether County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.8 years. 17.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Meriwether County?
Meriwether County's health score of 14/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 17.0% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.