Talbot County Health Data

Talbot County, Georgia

Health Score

20/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.4 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

35

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

18

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Talbot County, Georgia

Talbot slightly ahead on life expectancy

At 73.4 years, Talbot County exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years by a narrower margin than many rural Georgia counties. Still, one in four residents (25.5%) report poor or fair health, indicating underlying health vulnerabilities.

Matches Georgia's health trajectory

Talbot's 73.4-year life expectancy edges slightly above Georgia's 73.3-year average. The county's 14.2% uninsured rate is marginally better than the state's 15.0%, showing relatively stable health insurance coverage.

Mental health access severely limited

Talbot offers just 18 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—far below Sumter County's 291 per 100K. With only 35 primary care providers per 100K, Talbot residents face notable gaps in both mental and physical healthcare access.

Provider shortages shape healthcare reality

Talbot's 14.2% uninsured rate means roughly one in seven residents lacks health coverage. The scarcity of mental health providers (18 per 100K) is particularly acute, making it difficult for those insured to access behavioral health services.

Don't navigate coverage gaps alone

Talbot County residents seeking health insurance should visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 for enrollment support. Community health centers and Georgia's Medicaid program may offer affordable options for mental and primary care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Talbot County, GA?
Talbot County has a health score of 20/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #96 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 Talbot County?
Life expectancy in Talbot County is 73.4 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Talbot County above the state average.
How does Talbot County health compare to the Georgia average?
Talbot County's health score of 20/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 73.4 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.2% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Talbot County?
Key health factors for Talbot County include: life expectancy (73.4 years), uninsured rate (14.2%), and primary care physician access (35:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 18:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Talbot County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 20/100 ("Below Average"), Talbot County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.4 years. 14.2% 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 Talbot County?
Talbot County's health score of 20/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 14.2% 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.