Columbia County Health Data
Columbia County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
279
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.1 per 100K
Dentists
1.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Columbia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.8% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.7% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Columbia County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Columbia County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Columbia County, Florida.
In Columbia County, 22.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 72.4 years, more than three years shorter than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and nearly five years below the national average of 77 years. Access to care includes 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Conversely, the mental health provider ratio is 279 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in Columbia County is 13.6%, slightly lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% but above the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Columbia 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.