Towns County Health Data

Towns County, Georgia

Health Score

51/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.8 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.4%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

54

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

54

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Towns County, Georgia

Towns County outpaces national health average

Towns County residents live to an average of 75.8 years, exceeding the U.S. average of 75.1 years by nearly 9 months. Just 15.3% report poor or fair health—a bright spot in rural Georgia.

Georgia's healthiest small county

Towns County's 75.8-year life expectancy tops Georgia's statewide average of 73.3 years and ranks among the state's healthiest counties. Its residents enjoy some of the best health outcomes in rural Georgia.

Outperforms all surrounding counties

Towns County's 75.8-year life expectancy far exceeds its neighbors: Tift (72.0), Toombs (70.7), and Treutlen (70.3) combined. Its 14.4% uninsured rate is actually below Georgia's 15.0% average—a rarity in rural Georgia.

Adequate access, but provider density is tight

Towns County has 54 primary care providers and 54 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—modest but functional in this small mountain county. With only 14.4% uninsured, most residents have coverage, though geographic distance remains a barrier to care.

Keep your good health insured

Towns County's strong health outcomes reflect consistent medical access. Ensure your coverage stays active by verifying your plan at healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 before coverage gaps appear.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Towns County, GA?
Towns County has a health score of 51/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #19 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 Towns County?
Life expectancy in Towns County is 75.8 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Towns County above the state average.
How does Towns County health compare to the Georgia average?
Towns County's health score of 51/100 is above the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 75.8 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.4% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Towns County?
Key health factors for Towns County include: life expectancy (75.8 years), uninsured rate (14.4%), and primary care physician access (54:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 54:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Towns County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 51/100 ("Below Average"), Towns County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.8 years. 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Towns County healthier than the Georgia average?
Towns County's health score of 51/100 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.