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.
Take action on coverage today
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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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.