Turner County Health Data

Turner County, Georgia

Health Score

13/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.0 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.5%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

11

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Turner County, Georgia

Turner County health lags national standard

Turner County residents live 72.0 years on average, about 3.1 years shorter than the U.S. average of 75.1 years. Nearly 27% report poor or fair health, the second-highest rate in this county cluster.

Well below Georgia's health average

Turner County's 72.0-year life expectancy trails Georgia's 73.3-year average, and its 26.9% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's worst. The county faces serious health equity challenges.

Near bottom of regional health rankings

Turner County's 72.0-year life expectancy matches Tift County but trails most neighbors except Toombs and Treutlen. Its 26.9% poor/fair health rate ranks second-worst in the region, just behind Treutlen's 27.5%.

Severe shortage of mental health providers

Turner County has limited primary care provider data but critically low mental health capacity at just 11 providers per 100,000 residents. With 15.5% uninsured, many residents cannot access the limited behavioral health services available.

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Turner County's health crisis demands action. Apply for health insurance at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to find affordable plans. Medicaid may cover you—check eligibility and enroll today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Turner County, GA?
Turner County has a health score of 13/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #132 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 Turner County?
Life expectancy in Turner County is 72.0 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Turner County below the state average.
How does Turner County health compare to the Georgia average?
Turner County's health score of 13/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 72.0 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.5% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Turner County?
Key health factors for Turner County include: life expectancy (72.0 years), uninsured rate (15.5%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 11:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Turner County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 13/100 ("Below Average"), Turner County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.0 years. 15.5% 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 Turner County?
Turner County's health score of 13/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 15.5% 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.