Terrell County Health Data
Terrell County, Georgia
Health Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Terrell County, Georgia
Terrell faces the nation's health gap
At just 70.3 years, Terrell County's life expectancy is the lowest in this eight-county group and more than 6 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Over one in four residents (27.9%) report poor or fair health, indicating severe health crises in the community.
Georgia's most endangered health profile
Terrell's 70.3-year life expectancy represents a catastrophic gap from Georgia's 73.3-year average. The county's 16.3% uninsured rate exceeds the state average, and health outcomes are critically poor.
Healthcare desert with minimal providers
Primary care provider data is unavailable for Terrell, but the 12 mental health providers per 100K is the lowest in the region. Thomas County, by contrast, offers 94 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100K—a stark disparity.
A community in urgent healthcare crisis
Terrell County's 70.3-year life expectancy reflects a community struggling with preventable deaths and unmanaged disease. With 16.3% uninsured and critical provider shortages, residents face formidable barriers to basic healthcare access.
Coverage and support are available now
Terrell County residents must prioritize health coverage enrollment at healthcare.gov or through Georgia Medicaid. Contact your local health department, hospital, or a community health center for immediate access to primary care and support 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.