Baker County Health Data
Baker County, Florida
Health Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
134
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Baker County, Florida
Baker County faces significant health gaps
At 73.5 years, Baker County residents live more than 2 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. With 19.5% reporting poor or fair health, the county's health burden exceeds the national average of 21%—a warning sign of healthcare and economic barriers.
Among Florida's lowest life expectancies
Baker County's 73.5-year life expectancy ranks near the bottom of Florida counties, falling 2.3 years behind the state average of 75.8 years. The 19.5% poor/fair health rate signals widespread chronic conditions and limited preventive care access compared to healthier Florida communities.
Isolation compounds health challenges
Baker's 73.5-year life expectancy trails neighbor Alachua County by more than 4 years, and its 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents represents one-quarter the density of Alachua. With only 134 mental health providers per 100,000, Baker residents face significant waits and travel burdens to find behavioral health support.
Coverage gaps leave families vulnerable
At 10.8% uninsured, Baker County slightly beats the state average, yet sparse provider networks mean even covered residents struggle to find care. The shortage of 38 primary care providers per 100,000—less than half the state's typical density—forces residents into costly emergency care and delayed diagnoses.
Enrollment opens doors to care
If you're among the 10.8% uninsured, coverage is your first step to accessing Baker's limited providers and reducing out-of-pocket costs. Apply at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or community health center sliding-scale options today.
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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.