Schley County Health Data
Schley County, Georgia
Health Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Schley County, Georgia
Schley County close to national health
At 75.4 years, Schley County's life expectancy approaches the U.S. average of 77 years, suggesting reasonable population health. Just 20.5% report poor or fair health, matching national performance at 17%.
Above Georgia's health average
Schley County's 75.4-year life expectancy exceeds Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by 2.1 years, ranking it among the state's healthier counties. The 20.5% poor/fair health rate also outpaces the state trend.
A small-county health leader
Schley County matches Rockdale County (75.7 years) as the region's top performer, substantially outpacing Richmond County (71.4 years) and Screven County (70.9 years). Its strong life expectancy is notable given its small population.
Insurance coverage, limited providers
Schley County's 12.3% uninsured rate beats Georgia's state average of 15.0%, showing good coverage progress. However, with only 22 primary care providers per 100K, residents face significant barriers to routine care, and mental health provider data is limited.
Secure and maintain coverage
Strong life expectancy here reflects good baseline health, but gaps in primary care access require sustained insurance enrollment. Check healthcare.gov or local clinics to explore coverage options and preventive care 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.