Bradford County Health Data
Bradford County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
119
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.2
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 Bradford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bradford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 34.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bradford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bradford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.3% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bradford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bradford 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
Bradford County Primary Care Ratio Significantly Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Bradford County, Florida.
Bradford County has 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio far below the national median of 70. This coincides with 22.9% of adults reporting poor or fair health, a rate that exceeds the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.1 years, shorter than both the Florida average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 12.4%, which is lower than the state average of 14.4% but higher than the national average of 10%. For mental health, the county has 119 providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 250. These data points illustrate the current state of healthcare access and health outcomes in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bradford County, Florida
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Bradford County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.