Alachua County Health Data
Alachua County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
155
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
695
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 155.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.3
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Alachua County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alachua | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 33.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.8% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alachua | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alachua | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.2% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alachua | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alachua County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Alachua County Mental Health Provider Rate Triples National Median
Health data brief for Alachua County, Florida.
Alachua County maintains a concentration of 695 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly higher than the national median of 250 providers and the primary care provider rate within the county, which sits at 155 per 100,000 residents. For comparison, the state average life expectancy is 75.8 years, while Alachua residents average 77.7 years, which is longer than the national mark of 77. The county's uninsured rate is 10.2%, which is lower than the Florida average of 14.4% and aligns closely with the 10% national average. Additionally, 17.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, mirroring the national average of 17%. Access to care metrics show a higher availability of specialized services compared to neighboring regions. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.