Telfair County Health Data

Telfair County, Georgia

Health Score

13/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

16.4%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

16

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

18

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Telfair County, Georgia

Telfair's health crisis outpaces nation

At 72.7 years, Telfair's life expectancy is nearly 4 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. An alarming 29.5% of residents report poor or fair health—the highest rate in this entire county group.

Among Georgia's most challenged counties

Telfair's 72.7-year life expectancy trails Georgia's 73.3-year average, and its 16.4% uninsured rate exceeds the state's 15.0%. The 29.5% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst in the state.

Sparse primary care, minimal mental health

Telfair offers only 16 primary care providers and 18 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the scarcest in the region. By comparison, Thomas County offers 94 primary care providers per 100K, highlighting Telfair's acute healthcare desert.

Multiple barriers drive health disparities

Telfair's residents face a perfect storm: 16.4% uninsured, only 16 primary care providers per 100K, and 29.5% reporting poor health. This combination suggests residents can't access preventive care, manage disease, or afford treatment.

Health coverage and care are urgent

Telfair County residents should enroll in coverage immediately at healthcare.gov or through Georgia Medicaid. Community health centers and local health departments can connect you with affordable primary and mental health services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Telfair County, GA?
Telfair County has a health score of 13/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #134 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 Telfair County?
Life expectancy in Telfair County is 72.7 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Telfair County below the state average.
How does Telfair County health compare to the Georgia average?
Telfair County's health score of 13/100 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 16.4% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Telfair County?
Key health factors for Telfair County include: life expectancy (72.7 years), uninsured rate (16.4%), and primary care physician access (16:1 (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 Telfair County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 13/100 ("Below Average"), Telfair County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.7 years. 16.4% 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 Telfair County?
Telfair County's health score of 13/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 16.4% 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.