Muscogee County Health Data
Muscogee County, Georgia
Health Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
365
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Muscogee County, Georgia
Muscogee County faces significant health disparities
With a life expectancy of 72.0 years, Muscogee County residents live nearly 7 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. More than one in five residents report poor or fair health at 23.1%, suggesting widespread chronic disease and limited preventive care access.
Among Georgia's lowest life expectancy counties
Muscogee County's 72.0-year life expectancy ranks below Georgia's 73.3-year average, placing it in the bottom tier statewide. This gap reflects entrenched health challenges tied to poverty, healthcare infrastructure, and disease burden.
Provider access doesn't translate to better outcomes
Despite having 104 primary care providers per 100,000—far above county averages—Muscogee ranks among Georgia's poorest health outcome counties. This disconnect suggests barriers beyond availability, including affordability, transportation, and health literacy affecting whether residents access available care.
Uninsured rates drive healthcare inequity
Muscogee County's 11.8% uninsured rate sits below the state average, yet life expectancy remains lowest in the region. Limited mental health provider capacity at 365 per 100,000 compounds challenges, leaving many residents without support for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
Quality coverage is within reach
Even with insurance, affordability and access matter—consider plans with low premiums and local provider networks. Call 211 or visit a community health center to understand your options and ensure your coverage includes the preventive care your 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.