Broward County Health Data
Broward County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
260
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 Broward County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Broward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.4% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 16.2% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Broward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Broward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Broward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Broward County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Broward County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Marks
Health data brief for Broward County, Florida.
Life expectancy in Broward County is 79.3 years, which is longer than the Florida average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Despite this, 19.5% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate of 14.6% is slightly higher than the state average of 14.4% and well above the national average of 10%. Healthcare access includes 76 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 70, and 260 mental health providers per 100,000, slightly higher than the national median of 250. These statistics highlight a mix of high longevity and higher-than-average reports of health challenges. 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.