Collier County Health Data
Collier County, Florida
Health Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
84.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
84.0 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.6%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
123
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Collier County, Florida
Collier achieves exceptional life expectancy
Collier County residents live an average of 84.0 years, a full 5.9 years longer than the U.S. average of 78.1 years—among the highest life expectancies in the nation. This remarkable achievement reflects strong healthcare access, affluent demographics, and healthy lifestyle patterns across the county.
Florida's longevity champion by far
Collier County's 84.0-year life expectancy far exceeds Florida's state average of 75.8 years, making it the clear longevity leader among these eight counties. Despite this exceptional longevity, 18.6% of residents lack health insurance—higher than the state average of 14.4%—revealing an access paradox.
Dramatically outpacing Southwest Florida
Collier County's 84.0-year life expectancy is a striking 7.4 years higher than DeSoto County (76.6), its closest neighbor in Southwest Florida. With 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Collier far exceeds rural neighboring counties and offers exceptional provider density.
Affluence masks uninsured population
Collier County's 18.6% uninsured rate—the highest among these eight counties—suggests that wealth does not guarantee universal coverage, with seasonal workers and service industry employees likely driving this gap. The county compensates with 82 primary care providers and 123 mental health providers per 100,000, among the best ratios statewide.
Don't let coverage gaps endanger you
Even in wealthy Collier County, nearly 1 in 5 residents go uninsured, risking catastrophic medical bills and delayed care. Reach out to a healthcare navigator at healthcare.gov to explore subsidized marketplace plans or community health center options suited to your situation.
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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.