Duval County Health Data
Duval County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
265
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.9
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 Duval County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Duval | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% | 34.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 33.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.8% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Duval | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 26.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Duval | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Duval | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Duval 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
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Duval County Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Duval County, Florida.
Duval County has 81 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which exceeds the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also has a mental health provider ratio of 265 per 100,000 residents, slightly above the national median of 250. Despite these provider levels, life expectancy in Duval County is 74.3 years, which is lower than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.9%, lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% but above the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.