Citrus County Health Data
Citrus County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.2 per 100K
Dentists
6.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.1
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 Citrus County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Citrus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Citrus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Citrus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.9% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Citrus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Citrus 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
Primary Care Provider Availability Trails National Median in Citrus County
Health data brief for Citrus County, Florida.
Citrus County has 46 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In comparison, the local life expectancy is 72.5 years, a figure that is lower than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 16.3% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Citrus County stands at 13.2%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% but higher than the national average of 10%. Mental health provider availability is also below national benchmarks, with 110 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Citrus County, Florida
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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.