Charlotte County Health Data
Charlotte County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
126
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.1 per 100K
Dentists
6.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.7
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 Charlotte County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Charlotte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.0% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Charlotte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Charlotte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.3% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Charlotte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Charlotte 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Charlotte County Below National Median
Health data brief for Charlotte County, Florida.
Charlotte County has 126 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 250. While mental health provider access is lower than the national norm, life expectancy in the county is 78.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. About 16.3% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 14.0%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% but higher than the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 62 per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national median of 70. 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.