George County Health Data

George County has a health score of 19/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #28 out of 82 counties in Mississippi (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 George County is 70.4 years. The Mississippi state average is 70.9 years, making George County below the state average.

George County's health score of 19/100 is above the Mississippi average of 18/100. Life expectancy is 70.4 years vs. the state average of 70.9 years. The uninsured rate is 13.8% vs. 13.9% statewide.

Key health factors for George County include: life expectancy (70.4 years), uninsured rate (13.8%), and primary care physician access (44:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 55:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 19/100 ("Below Average"), George County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Mississippi. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.4 years. 13.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

George County's health score of 19/100 exceeds the Mississippi average of 18/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.