Twiggs County Health Data

Twiggs County, Georgia

Health Score

17/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.3 yr

State avg 73.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.5%

State avg 15.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

13

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

13

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Twiggs County, Georgia

Twiggs County falls short of national health

Twiggs County residents live 70.3 years on average, nearly 4.8 years shorter than the U.S. average of 75.1 years. One in five residents reports poor or fair health, signaling substantial health challenges.

Among Georgia's lowest life expectancies

Twiggs County ties Treutlen County at 70.3 years—well below Georgia's 73.3-year average. The county ranks near the bottom statewide for health outcomes.

Tied for worst health in the region

Twiggs County's 70.3-year life expectancy ties Treutlen for the region's lowest. Its 22.2% poor/fair health rate is high, though slightly better than Treutlen's 27.5%.

Critical provider shortage across all fields

Twiggs County has critically low capacity: just 13 primary care providers and 13 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. With 14.5% uninsured, residents face both coverage gaps and severe scarcity of available providers to access care.

Coverage alone won't fix care shortage

Twiggs County needs both insurance and provider expansion. Start by getting covered at healthcare.gov or 1-800-318-2596, then advocate for rural healthcare investment in your community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Twiggs County, GA?
Twiggs County has a health score of 17/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #107 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 Twiggs County?
Life expectancy in Twiggs County is 70.3 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Twiggs County below the state average.
How does Twiggs County health compare to the Georgia average?
Twiggs County's health score of 17/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 70.3 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.5% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Twiggs County?
Key health factors for Twiggs County include: life expectancy (70.3 years), uninsured rate (14.5%), and primary care physician access (13:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 13:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Twiggs County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 17/100 ("Below Average"), Twiggs County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.3 years. 14.5% 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 Twiggs County?
Twiggs County's health score of 17/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 14.5% 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.