Glades County Health Data

Glades County has a health score of 34/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #43 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 Glades County is 80.0 years. The Florida state average is 75.8 years, making Glades County above the state average.

Glades County's health score of 34/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 80.0 years vs. the state average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 24.8% vs. 14.4% statewide.

Key health factors for Glades County include: life expectancy (80.0 years), uninsured rate (24.8%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 8:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 34/100 ("Below Average"), Glades County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Florida. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.0 years. 24.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Glades County's health score of 34/100 is below the Florida average of 42/100. The uninsured rate of 24.8% 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.