Gulf County Health Data
Gulf County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
140
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.7 per 100K
Dentists
6.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.3
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 Gulf County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gulf | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 34.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.4% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gulf | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gulf | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.1% | 53.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 73.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gulf | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gulf County nationally on binge drinking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gulf County Life Expectancy Trails State Average
Health data brief for Gulf County, Florida.
Residents of Gulf County have a life expectancy of 74.3 years, which is lower than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 14.1%, which is lower than the state average of 14.4% but higher than the national rate of 10%. In terms of provider access, there are 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 140 per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. Approximately 18.7% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.