Calhoun County Health Data

Calhoun County, Florida

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Calhoun County, Florida

Calhoun County's urgent health crisis

At 72.7 years, Calhoun County residents live over 3 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. With 22.3% reporting poor or fair health—among the nation's worst rates—Calhoun faces a severe, systemic health emergency requiring immediate intervention and investment.

Florida's lowest life expectancy

Calhoun's 72.7-year life expectancy ranks dead last among Florida counties, trailing the state average of 75.8 years by 3.1 years. The 22.3% poor/fair health rate signals widespread chronic disease, limited care access, and economic hardship across this rural community.

The region's darkest health picture

Calhoun's 72.7-year life expectancy significantly trails all peers in this analysis, with only 29 primary care providers per 100,000—fewer than Bradford County's 14 per capita but in absolute terms, leaving the county with virtually no local care infrastructure. With 111 mental health providers per 100,000, Calhoun residents battle isolation, poverty, and despair with minimal professional support.

Uninsured and forgotten

At 15.3% uninsured, Calhoun exceeds the state average, while its sparse 29 primary care providers per 100,000 serve a population with limited mobility and means. This double burden—lack of coverage and lack of providers—traps residents in a cycle of untreated illness, emergency care, and early death.

Insurance is your first act of survival

Calhoun County's health crisis demands immediate action: enroll in Medicaid or a marketplace plan at healthcare.gov or by calling 1-800-318-2596. Coverage opens pathways to preventive care, medication, and specialist referrals that can extend your life and improve your quality of living right now.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Calhoun County, FL?
Calhoun County has a health score of 22/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #56 out of 67 counties in Florida (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Calhoun County?
Life expectancy in Calhoun County is 72.7 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Calhoun County below the state average.
How does Calhoun County health compare to the Florida average?
Calhoun County's health score of 22/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 72.7 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 15.3% vs. 14.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Calhoun County?
Key health factors for Calhoun County include: life expectancy (72.7 years), uninsured rate (15.3%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 111:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Calhoun County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 22/100 ("Below Average"), Calhoun County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.7 years. 15.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County's health score of 22/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. The uninsured rate of 15.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.