Seminole County Health Data

Seminole County, Georgia

Health Score

21/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.1%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

87

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

22

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Seminole County, Georgia

Seminole County below U.S. health

At 72.7 years, Seminole County's life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 77 years by 4.3 years, reflecting population health concerns. Just over one-fifth of residents (22.7%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the 17% national average.

Below Georgia state benchmark

Seminole County's 72.7-year life expectancy trails Georgia's state average of 73.3 years, placing it among the lower-performing counties statewide. Its 22.7% poor/fair health rate also exceeds the state trend.

Mid-tier among region

Seminole County's 72.7-year life expectancy ranks above struggling neighbors Screven (70.9 years) and Stewart (71.0 years), but below Rockdale (75.7 years) and Schley (75.4 years). Its 22.7% poor/fair rate mirrors regional performance.

Insurance and provider access

Seminole County's 15.1% uninsured rate marginally exceeds Georgia's 15.0% state average, suggesting modest coverage challenges. With 87 primary care providers per 100K, access to routine care exists, though mental health providers (22 per 100K) are sparse.

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Seminole County's health gaps point to coverage and prevention gaps. Residents should review options at healthcare.gov and explore Medicaid, employer plans, or community health clinics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Seminole County, GA?
Seminole County has a health score of 21/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #90 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 Seminole County?
Life expectancy in Seminole County is 72.7 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Seminole County below the state average.
How does Seminole County health compare to the Georgia average?
Seminole County's health score of 21/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 72.7 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.1% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Seminole County?
Key health factors for Seminole County include: life expectancy (72.7 years), uninsured rate (15.1%), and primary care physician access (87:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 22:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Seminole County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 21/100 ("Below Average"), Seminole County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.7 years. 15.1% 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 Seminole County?
Seminole County's health score of 21/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 15.1% 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.

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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.