Bradford County Health Data
Bradford County, Florida
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Bradford County, Florida
Bradford County's health crisis
At 74.1 years, Bradford County residents live nearly 2 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. With 22.9% reporting poor or fair health—the highest in this region—Bradford faces the steepest health burden, indicating systemic barriers to care and chronic illness.
Florida's most vulnerable county
Bradford's 74.1-year life expectancy and 22.9% poor/fair health rate rank among Florida's worst outcomes, trailing the state average of 75.8 years and signaling acute disparities. The county's health crisis reflects limited economic opportunity, provider shortages, and historic underinvestment in health infrastructure.
Trapped in a healthcare desert
Bradford's 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in North Florida—forces residents to travel 30+ miles for routine care, with only 119 mental health providers per 100,000. Compared to neighboring Alachua's 155 primary care providers, Bradford residents face a tenfold access gap that compounds poverty and disease.
Uninsured and isolated
At 12.4% uninsured, Bradford exceeds the state average, yet the absence of local providers means even insured residents struggle to find someone to see them. The combination of sparse coverage and extreme provider shortage creates a perfect storm where preventable diseases go untreated until they become emergencies.
Coverage is your lifeline here
In Bradford County, health insurance isn't optional—it's essential when local care is so scarce. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov to apply for Medicaid or marketplace coverage, and ask about transportation assistance programs that help you reach distant providers.
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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.