Stewart County Health Data

Stewart County, Georgia

Health Score

8/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.0 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.5%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

21

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Stewart County, Georgia

Stewart County faces severe health gap

Stewart County's 71.0-year life expectancy falls 6 years below the U.S. average of 77 years, reflecting serious population health crises. Alarmingly, 30.2% of residents report poor or fair health—nearly double the 17% national rate.

Georgia's most vulnerable county

At 71.0 years, Stewart County ranks among Georgia's lowest life expectancies, falling 2.3 years below the state average of 73.3 years. Its 30.2% poor/fair health rate dramatically exceeds the state trend, signaling a health emergency.

Worst health outcomes in region

Stewart County's 71.0-year life expectancy and 30.2% poor/fair health rate represent the region's worst performance, trailing even struggling peers Screven (70.9 years) and Richmond (71.4 years). Only Rockdale and Schley offer healthier profiles.

Coverage and provider crisis

Stewart County's 16.5% uninsured rate is the highest among regional counties and exceeds Georgia's 15.0% state average by 1.5 percentage points. Primary care provider data is unavailable, but with only 21 mental health providers per 100K, healthcare access is severely limited.

Urgent: get covered today

Stewart County faces a healthcare emergency demanding immediate action on insurance enrollment and provider access. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov now to explore Medicaid, ACA coverage, and community health resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Stewart County, GA?
Stewart County has a health score of 8/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #152 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 Stewart County?
Life expectancy in Stewart County is 71.0 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Stewart County below the state average.
How does Stewart County health compare to the Georgia average?
Stewart County's health score of 8/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 71.0 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 16.5% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Stewart County?
Key health factors for Stewart County include: life expectancy (71.0 years), uninsured rate (16.5%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 21:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Stewart County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 8/100 ("Below Average"), Stewart County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.0 years. 16.5% 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 Stewart County?
Stewart County's health score of 8/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 16.5% 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.