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.
Get covered and get healthy
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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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.