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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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.