Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Georgia
Health Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.7 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Wayne County, Georgia
Wayne faces significant health gaps
Wayne County's life expectancy of 70.7 years falls 5.4 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years, signaling severe health challenges. Nearly a quarter (24.1%) report poor or fair health, the second-highest rate in the comparison group.
Wayne underperforms Georgia
At 70.7 years, Wayne County's life expectancy trails Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by 2.6 years. The county ranks among the state's lowest-performing on longevity, indicating entrenched health disparities.
Wayne struggles among peers
Wayne's 70.7-year life expectancy edges above Ware County (69.7) and Upson County (70.4) but lags all other nearby counties. With 36 primary care providers and 35 mental health providers per 100K, Wayne has modest capacity on both fronts, potentially explaining delayed or foregone care.
Wayne's uninsured crisis
Wayne County's uninsured rate of 18.1% ranks highest among the comparison group, leaving one in five residents at risk for medical bankruptcy. Limited provider infrastructure—36 primary care and 35 mental health providers per 100K—compounds access barriers for the uninsured and vulnerable.
Break the uninsured cycle
With 18.1% of Wayne County uninsured, subsidized marketplace plans and Medicaid options provide affordable entry to care. Visit healthcare.gov today to enroll and access preventive services, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
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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.