Thomas County Health Data

Thomas County, Georgia

Health Score

29/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.8 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.4%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

94

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

250

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Thomas County, Georgia

Thomas County outpaces most peers

Thomas County's 72.8-year life expectancy aligns with the region's struggles relative to the U.S. average of 76.4 years, but its 20.7% poor/fair health rate is the lowest in this eight-county group. Strong provider access suggests better disease management than neighboring areas.

Slightly below state average, better covered

Thomas County's 72.8-year life expectancy trails Georgia's 73.3-year average only marginally, and its 13.4% uninsured rate beats the state's 15.0%. The county performs better than most peers on both metrics.

Healthcare access leader of the region

Thomas County dominates provider availability with 94 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These numbers far exceed neighbors like Terrell (12 mental health providers) and Telfair (16 primary care providers).

Healthcare access drives better outcomes

Thomas County's 13.4% uninsured rate is the lowest in the eight-county group, and its 20.7% poor/fair health rate reflects the advantage. With 94 primary care providers per 100K, residents can access preventive and chronic disease management more readily.

Keep momentum by staying covered

Thomas County's strong insurance enrollment rate should be maintained; renew coverage annually at healthcare.gov. If you're among the 13.4% uninsured, reach out to community health centers or local health departments for affordable enrollment assistance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Thomas County, GA?
Thomas County has a health score of 29/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #62 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 Thomas County?
Life expectancy in Thomas County is 72.8 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Thomas County below the state average.
How does Thomas County health compare to the Georgia average?
Thomas County's health score of 29/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 72.8 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 13.4% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Thomas County?
Key health factors for Thomas County include: life expectancy (72.8 years), uninsured rate (13.4%), and primary care physician access (94:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 250:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Thomas County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 29/100 ("Below Average"), Thomas County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.8 years. 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Thomas County healthier than the Georgia average?
Thomas County's health score of 29/100 exceeds the Georgia average of 28/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.