Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, Florida
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Hamilton County, Florida
Hamilton faces critical health shortfalls
At 71.5 years, Hamilton County's life expectancy is the lowest in this analysis and trails the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 4.6 years. More than one in four residents (26.4%) report poor or fair health, far exceeding the national average of 17.8%.
Among Florida's most vulnerable counties
Hamilton's 71.5-year life expectancy ranks among the state's lowest, nearly 4.3 years below Florida's 75.8-year average. With only 7 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—an acute shortage—and 14.5% uninsured, the county faces severe healthcare infrastructure challenges.
Worst health outcomes in the region
Hamilton's 71.5-year life expectancy is the lowest among all eight counties, and its 7 primary care providers per 100,000 is by far the most severe provider shortage. Even Gadsden County, with significant challenges, has three times as many primary care providers.
Critical shortage of primary care access
Hamilton has just 7 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—a crisis-level shortage that forces patients to travel far for basic care. With 22 mental health providers per 100,000 and 14.5% uninsured, structural barriers to healthcare appear at every level.
Getting insured is the first step
Hamilton's health crisis demands immediate action: 14.5% of residents lack insurance, and severe provider shortages compound the problem. Visit healthcare.gov or Florida Medicaid (1-888-540-6446) to get covered—it's essential first aid for your health.
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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.