Bay County Health Data
Bay County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
280
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 Bay County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 33.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.5% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.1% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 73.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bay County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bay County Life Expectancy Shorter Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Bay County, Florida.
Residents of Bay County have an average life expectancy of 74.2 years, which is less than the Florida average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric stands out alongside a primary care provider ratio of 58 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. However, mental health provider availability in the county is 280 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 13.7%, slightly lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% but higher than the 10% national average. About 16.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which is consistent with the national average of 17%. These figures provide a snapshot of the health landscape in the Panhandle region. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bay County, Florida
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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.