Wheeler County Health Data

Wheeler County has a health score of 25/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #76 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.

Life expectancy in Wheeler County is 76.5 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Wheeler County above the state average.

Wheeler County's health score of 25/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 76.5 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 18.0% vs. 15.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Wheeler County include: life expectancy (76.5 years), uninsured rate (18.0%), and primary care physician access (27:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 25/100 ("Below Average"), Wheeler County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.5 years. 18.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Wheeler County's health score of 25/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 18.0% 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.