Gadsden County Health Data

Gadsden County has a health score of 20/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #58 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 Gadsden County is 72.9 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Gadsden County below the state average.

Gadsden County's health score of 20/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 72.9 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 16.4% vs. 14.4% statewide.

Key health factors for Gadsden County include: life expectancy (72.9 years), uninsured rate (16.4%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 151:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 20/100 ("Below Average"), Gadsden County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.9 years. 16.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Gadsden County's health score of 20/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. The uninsured rate of 16.4% 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.