Hardee County Health Data
Hardee County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.3%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.9
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 Hardee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hardee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.3% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hardee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hardee | 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) | 42.4% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 11.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.3% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hardee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hardee 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
Nearly One in Three Hardee Residents Reports Poor Health
Health data brief for Hardee County, Florida.
In Hardee County, 28.3% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The county has a life expectancy of 74.0 years, which is lower than the Florida state average of 75.8 and the national average of 77 years. Health coverage is a challenge for many, with 17.9% of residents uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 14.4% and the national rate of 10%. Healthcare access is also lower than national benchmarks, with 16 primary care providers and 19 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. 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.