Ware County Health Data

Ware County, Georgia

Health Score

11/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

69.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

69.7 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

61

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

149

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Ware County, Georgia

Ware faces severe health burden

Ware County's life expectancy of 69.7 years ranks among Georgia's lowest, trailing the U.S. average by over 6 years. Nearly one in four residents (24.8%) report poor or fair health, indicating a community wrestling with chronic disease and limited wellness resources.

Ware ranks among Georgia's worst

At 69.7 years, Ware County's life expectancy falls 3.6 years below Georgia's state average of 73.3 years, placing it in the lowest tier statewide. This gap signals deep, systemic health disparities that demand targeted intervention.

Ware lags peers across metrics

Ware's 69.7-year life expectancy trails all nearby counties, including Wayne County (70.7) and Warren County (71.2). Paradoxically, Ware leads the region in both primary care (61 per 100K) and mental health providers (149 per 100K), yet community health outcomes remain the region's worst.

Healthcare access versus outcomes

Ware County's uninsured rate of 15.5% exceeds Georgia's state average, leaving one in six residents vulnerable to medical hardship. Despite strong provider numbers, barriers—transportation, poverty, health literacy—appear to limit residents' ability to benefit from available care.

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If you're among Ware's 15.5% uninsured, subsidized marketplace plans and Medicaid can provide affordable access to care. Head to healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to enroll and start addressing health needs now.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ware County, GA?
Ware County has a health score of 11/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #142 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 Ware County?
Life expectancy in Ware County is 69.7 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Ware County below the state average.
How does Ware County health compare to the Georgia average?
Ware County's health score of 11/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 69.7 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.5% vs. 15.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Ware County?
Key health factors for Ware County include: life expectancy (69.7 years), uninsured rate (15.5%), and primary care physician access (61:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 149:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ware County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 11/100 ("Below Average"), Ware County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 69.7 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 Ware County?
Ware County's health score of 11/100 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.