Brevard County Health Data
Brevard County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
200
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.9
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 Brevard County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brevard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.0% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brevard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brevard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brevard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brevard 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
Brevard County Residents Report Lower Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Brevard County, Florida.
In Brevard County, 15.0% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy of 75.8 years matches the Florida state average exactly, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. There are 72 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, placing the county slightly above the national median of 70. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio of 200 per 100,000 residents is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 11.2%, which is higher than the national 10% average but notably lower than the 14.4% state average. These metrics describe the comparative health standing of the Space Coast area. Explore state-level data.
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.