Calhoun County Health Data
Calhoun County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.3%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.3 per 100K
Dentists
7.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
29.4
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 Calhoun County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.5% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.7% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calhoun County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Calhoun County Life Expectancy Lower Than State and National Figures
Health data brief for Calhoun County, Florida.
Calhoun County residents have a life expectancy of 72.7 years, which is lower than the state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports that 22.3% of adults are in poor or fair health, significantly higher than the national average of 17%. Insurance coverage trails the state average, with 15.3% of residents uninsured compared to Florida's 14.4% and the national 10%. Access to care metrics show 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70. Mental health provider numbers are also below the national median of 250, with 111 providers per 100,000 residents recorded. These data points provide an overview of health outcomes and provider availability in the county. 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.