Mitchell County Health Data

Mitchell County has a health score of 16/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #118 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.

Life expectancy in Mitchell County is 72.3 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Mitchell County below the state average.

Mitchell County's health score of 16/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 72.3 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.1% vs. 15.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Mitchell County include: life expectancy (72.3 years), uninsured rate (14.1%), and primary care physician access (47:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 431:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 16/100 ("Below Average"), Mitchell County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.3 years. 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Mitchell County's health score of 16/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 14.1% 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.