Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
7
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.4%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
52.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 7.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Hamilton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.0% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.6% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.8% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.4% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 9.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.2% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 9.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hamilton County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hamilton County Primary Care Provider Ratio Among Lowest in State
Health data brief for Hamilton County, Florida.
Hamilton County has 7 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 70. The life expectancy in the county is 71.5 years, which is lower than the Florida average of 75.8 and the national average of 77 years. About 14.5% of residents are uninsured, matching the Florida average of 14.4% but exceeding the national rate of 10%. Mental health care access is limited, with 22 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 26.4% of residents report 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
Get Care in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.