Escambia County Health Data
Escambia County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
252
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Escambia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Escambia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Escambia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Escambia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.7% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Escambia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Escambia County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Escambia County Life Expectancy Trends Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Escambia County, Florida.
Life expectancy in Escambia County is 72.7 years, which is lower than the national average of 77 years and the Florida state average of 75.8 years. The county reports 18.9% of residents in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 76 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 252 per 100,000, which is nearly equal to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in Escambia County is 12.4%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 14.4% but higher than the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.