Stephens County Health Data

Stephens County, Georgia

Health Score

22/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.5 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.4%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

67

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

107

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Stephens County, Georgia

Stephens County lags national health

At 71.5 years, Stephens County's life expectancy falls 5.5 years below the U.S. average of 77 years, signaling population health challenges. Just over one-fifth of residents (21.1%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the 17% national rate.

Below Georgia's health benchmark

Stephens County's 71.5-year life expectancy trails Georgia's state average of 73.3 years, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. Its 21.1% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state trend.

Struggling with regional peers

Stephens County's 71.5-year life expectancy ranks above Screven (70.9 years) and Stewart (71.0 years), but significantly trails Rockdale (75.7 years) and Schley (75.4 years) by over 4 years. It belongs to the region's health-challenged cluster.

Moderate coverage, fair provider access

Stephens County's 14.4% uninsured rate sits just below Georgia's 15.0% state average, showing relative stability in coverage. With 67 primary care providers and 107 mental health providers per 100K, access is moderate compared to regional peers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Stephens County, GA?
Stephens County has a health score of 22/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #86 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 Stephens County?
Life expectancy in Stephens County is 71.5 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Stephens County below the state average.
How does Stephens County health compare to the Georgia average?
Stephens County's health score of 22/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 71.5 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.4% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Stephens County?
Key health factors for Stephens County include: life expectancy (71.5 years), uninsured rate (14.4%), and primary care physician access (67:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 107:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Stephens County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 22/100 ("Below Average"), Stephens County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.5 years. 14.4% 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 Stephens County?
Stephens County's health score of 22/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 14.4% 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.