Glades County Health Data
Glades County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.0 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.8%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.8%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.1
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 Glades County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Glades | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.6% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Glades | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.0% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 7.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Glades | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.6% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.2% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 9.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.9% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Glades | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Glades County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Glades County Faces Low Mental Health Provider Availability
Health data brief for Glades County, Florida.
Glades County has 8 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. Despite this, the county reports a life expectancy of 80.0 years, which is higher than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. However, 24.8% of the population is uninsured, a rate much higher than the Florida average of 14.4% and more than double the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 26.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Data regarding primary care provider ratios was unavailable for this county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Glades County, Florida
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Glades County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.