Dixie County Health Data
Dixie County, Florida
Health Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Dixie County, Florida
Dixie trails national life expectancy
Dixie County residents live to 73.3 years on average, falling 4.8 years short of the U.S. average of 78.1 years. The county's 24.9% poor/fair health rate indicates that nearly 1 in 4 residents report poor or fair health status, well above national norms.
Rural Florida county facing health crisis
Dixie County's 73.3-year life expectancy falls notably below Florida's state average of 75.8 years, ranking it among the state's most troubled counties. Its 14.8% uninsured rate is marginally higher than Florida's 14.4% average, but the county's 24.9% poor/fair health rate reveals deeper, structural health problems.
Typical challenges of Florida's rural north
Dixie County's 73.3-year life expectancy aligns with the pattern of North Florida rural counties, slightly above Columbia (72.4) but below Citrus (72.5). With just 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest among these eight counties—Dixie residents face acute provider shortages.
Provider shortage drives health crisis
Dixie County's healthcare landscape is stark: only 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents means residents must travel for routine care, while mental health capacity is nearly absent at 17 providers per 100,000. Combined with 14.8% uninsured rates, this provider drought likely explains the county's severe 24.9% poor/fair health rate.
Get insured and access rural health resources
Dixie County residents deserve coverage that works in rural areas; visit healthcare.gov to explore plans covering telemedicine and rural health clinics. The Dixie County Health Department also offers resources for uninsured residents seeking preventive and urgent care options.
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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.