Wilkinson County Health Data

Wilkinson County has a health score of 13/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #133 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 Wilkinson County is 69.9 years. The Georgia state average is 73.3 years, making Wilkinson County below the state average.

Wilkinson County's health score of 13/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. Life expectancy is 69.9 years vs. the state average of 73.3 years. The uninsured rate is 14.9% vs. 15.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Wilkinson County include: life expectancy (69.9 years), uninsured rate (14.9%), and primary care physician access (34:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 57:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 13/100 ("Below Average"), Wilkinson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Georgia. Residents have a life expectancy of 69.9 years. 14.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Wilkinson County's health score of 13/100 is below the Georgia average of 28/100. The uninsured rate of 14.9% 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.