Montgomery County Health Data

Montgomery County, Georgia

Health Score

15/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.4 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

69

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Montgomery County, Georgia

Montgomery's life expectancy trails national average

At 71.4 years, Montgomery County residents live 5 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. One in four residents report poor or fair health at 25.3%, placing Montgomery among the county cohort's most challenged in terms of population health.

Below Georgia average despite reasonable coverage

Montgomery's 71.4-year life expectancy lags Georgia's 73.3-year average by 1.9 years, signaling health challenges persist despite coverage efforts. The county's 14.2% uninsured rate is slightly below the state average of 15.0%, suggesting that access to care alone doesn't explain Montgomery's health outcomes gap.

Moderate health outcomes, limited provider data

Montgomery's 71.4-year life expectancy falls in the lower-middle range of this region, ahead of Meriwether (70.8 years) and Miller (67.3 years) but well behind Monroe (74.5 years) and Morgan (75.8 years). Primary care provider data is unavailable, making full assessment difficult, though 69 mental health providers per 100K suggests behavioral health capacity exists.

Coverage gaps in primary care access remain

Montgomery's 14.2% uninsured rate is reasonable, but primary care provider data is not available—limiting visibility into whether residents can actually access doctors. With 69 mental health providers per 100K and 25.3% reporting poor health, the county likely faces untreated chronic disease and behavioral health challenges.

Secure coverage and prioritize preventive care

Montgomery residents should enroll in health coverage through healthcare.gov or Medicaid to ensure access to routine care and early disease detection. With 14.2% still uninsured and 25.3% reporting poor health, getting covered is essential to breaking the cycle of late-stage treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Montgomery County, GA?
Montgomery County has a health score of 15/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #125 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 Montgomery County?
Life expectancy in Montgomery County is 71.4 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Montgomery County below the state average.
How does Montgomery County health compare to the Georgia average?
Montgomery County's health score of 15/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 71.4 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.2% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Montgomery County?
Key health factors for Montgomery County include: life expectancy (71.4 years), uninsured rate (14.2%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 69:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Montgomery County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 15/100 ("Below Average"), Montgomery County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.4 years. 14.2% 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 Montgomery County?
Montgomery County's health score of 15/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 14.2% 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.