Baker County Health Data
Baker County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.3 per 100K
Dentists
7.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.6
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 Baker County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Baker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 34.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.0% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Baker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Baker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.7% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Baker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Baker County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Availability in Baker County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Baker County, Florida.
Baker County has 38 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 70. This provider ratio is accompanied by a life expectancy of 73.5 years, which is shorter than the Florida average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 10.8%, which is lower than the statewide average of 14.4% and near the national average of 10%. Data shows 19.5% of adults report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Mental health services are also less concentrated here than in other parts of the country, with 134 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. These statistics highlight differences in local health resource distribution. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.