Gadsden County Health Data
Gadsden County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
151
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.4%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.9
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 Gadsden County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gadsden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.5% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 9.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.6% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 17.4% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gadsden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gadsden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.1% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 73.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gadsden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gadsden County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Availability in Gadsden Trails National Median
Health data brief for Gadsden County, Florida.
Gadsden County has 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 providers. The county reports a life expectancy of 72.9 years, which is lower than both the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of health coverage, 16.4% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 14.4% and the national rate of 10%. Mental health care access is also limited, with 151 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Approximately 23.4% of the population reports 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.