Columbia County Health Data

Columbia County has a health score of 24/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #53 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.

Life expectancy in Columbia County is 72.4 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Columbia County below the state average.

Columbia County's health score of 24/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 72.4 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 13.6% vs. 14.4% statewide.

Key health factors for Columbia County include: life expectancy (72.4 years), uninsured rate (13.6%), and primary care physician access (51:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 279:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 24/100 ("Below Average"), Columbia County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.4 years. 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Columbia County's health score of 24/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. The uninsured rate of 13.6% 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.