Spalding County Health Data
Spalding County, Georgia
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
169
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Spalding County, Georgia
Spalding County trails national health
With a life expectancy of 71.2 years, Spalding County falls 5.8 years below the U.S. average of 77 years, indicating notable population health challenges. Nearly a quarter of residents (22.8%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the 17% national rate.
Below Georgia health average
Spalding County's 71.2-year life expectancy ranks below Georgia's state average of 73.3 years, placing it among the state's health-challenged communities. Its 22.8% poor/fair health rate also exceeds the state trend.
Facing regional health headwinds
Spalding County's 71.2-year life expectancy ranks above Screven (70.9 years) but trails Rockdale (75.7 years) and Schley (75.4 years) by over 4 years. It sits in the struggling middle tier of regional counties.
Coverage and provider gaps
Spalding County's 15.2% uninsured rate slightly exceeds Georgia's 15.0% state average, indicating ongoing coverage challenges. With 41 primary care providers per 100K, access is below regional peers, though 169 mental health providers per 100K offer better mental health support.
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Spalding County's health trends show coverage and primary care gaps. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your local health department to explore Medicaid, ACA plans, and preventive care resources.
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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.