Flagler County Health Data

Flagler County, Florida

Health Score

64/100

Average

Life Expectancy

77.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.9 yr

State avg 75.8 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

State avg 14.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

53

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

90

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Flagler County, Florida

Flagler residents live longer than average

At 77.9 years, Flagler County's life expectancy outpaces the U.S. average of 76.1 years by nearly two years. The county's 15.7% poor or fair health rate sits below the national average of 17.8%, suggesting residents here report better overall health outcomes.

Among Florida's healthier counties

Flagler's 77.9-year life expectancy ranks it above Florida's state average of 75.8 years, a notable advantage of 2.1 years. With an uninsured rate of 11.4%—below the state's 14.4%—more residents here have coverage than the Florida norm.

Outperforming nearby rural counties

Flagler's life expectancy of 77.9 years significantly exceeds neighboring Volusia County's 76.8 years and rural Gilchrist County's 74.9 years. The county also maintains lower uninsured rates than Franklin County (19.7%) and Gadsden County (16.4%), indicating better healthcare access in the region.

Strong provider presence supports care

Flagler offers 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—above the state median—and 90 mental health providers per 100,000, making specialty care accessible. Only 11.4% of residents lack health insurance, one of the lowest rates across these eight counties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Flagler County, FL?
Flagler County has a health score of 64/100, rated "Average." It ranks #7 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.
What is the life expectancy in Flagler County?
Life expectancy in Flagler County is 77.9 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Flagler County above the state average.
How does Flagler County health compare to the Florida average?
Flagler County's health score of 64/100 is above the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 77.9 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 11.4% vs. 14.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Flagler County?
Key health factors for Flagler County include: life expectancy (77.9 years), uninsured rate (11.4%), and primary care physician access (53:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 90:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Flagler County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 64/100 ("Average"), Flagler County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.9 years. 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Flagler County healthier than the Florida average?
Flagler County's health score of 64/100 exceeds the Florida average of 42/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.