Pierce County Health Data

Pierce County, Georgia

Health Score

23/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.1 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.7%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

25

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

34

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Pierce County, Georgia

Pierce County lags on life expectancy

At 71.1 years, Pierce County residents live roughly 6 years less than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. One in five Pierce County adults reports poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 16.8%, suggesting sustained health challenges across the population.

Below Georgia's health rankings

Pierce County's 71.1-year life expectancy sits 2.2 years below Georgia's state average of 73.3 years. With a poor/fair health rate of 19.9%, the county exceeds the state trend, indicating persistent health disparities within Georgia.

Similar struggles as Polk County

Pierce and neighboring Polk County both report life expectancies below 71.1 years and poor/fair health rates exceeding 19%. Pike County to the north performs better, with a 73.2-year life expectancy and lower health complaint rates, showing the geographic variation in regional health outcomes.

Limited primary care access

Pierce County has just 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well below the national benchmark of 45 per 100K. With 15.7% of residents uninsured—slightly above Georgia's 15.0% average—many face barriers to preventive and routine care.

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Over 15% of Pierce County residents lack health coverage, leaving them vulnerable to medical costs and delayed care. Visit healthcare.gov or contact a local health department to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or community health services available to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pierce County, GA?
Pierce County has a health score of 23/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #85 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 Pierce County?
Life expectancy in Pierce County is 71.1 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Pierce County below the state average.
How does Pierce County health compare to the Georgia average?
Pierce County's health score of 23/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 71.1 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.7% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Pierce County?
Key health factors for Pierce County include: life expectancy (71.1 years), uninsured rate (15.7%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 34:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Pierce County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 23/100 ("Below Average"), Pierce County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.1 years. 15.7% 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 Pierce County?
Pierce County's health score of 23/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 15.7% 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.