Gulf County Health Data
Gulf County, Florida
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Gulf County, Florida
Gulf falls below U.S. life expectancy
Gulf County's 74.3-year life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 1.8 years. With 18.7% of residents reporting poor or fair health, the county slightly exceeds the national average of 17.8%.
Below Florida's health baseline
Gulf's 74.3-year life expectancy trails Florida's state average of 75.8 years, and its 14.1% uninsured rate sits just below the state average of 14.4%. The county's modest uninsured rate masks deeper life expectancy shortfalls.
Provider access supports regional standing
Gulf's 74.3-year life expectancy ranks below most neighbors but its 49 primary care providers per 100,000 is among the highest in this group. With 140 mental health providers per 100,000, the county offers above-average behavioral health access relative to other rural areas.
Strong provider presence despite challenges
Gulf offers 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 140 mental health providers per 100,000, indicating decent infrastructure for a rural county. With only 14.1% uninsured, most residents have paths to care, though health outcomes suggest utilization or quality barriers.
Ensure your coverage is current
If you're among Gulf's 14.1% uninsured residents, now is the time to explore your options on healthcare.gov. With strong local providers available, insurance is your ticket to preventive care that could extend both lifespan and quality of life.
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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.