Hendry County Health Data
Hendry County, Florida
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
24.3%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hendry County, Florida
Hendry County's life expectancy lags nationally
At 74.9 years, Hendry County residents live about 5 years less than the U.S. average of 79.3 years. Nearly 28% of residents report poor or fair health, well above the national rate of 18%, signaling persistent health challenges across the county.
Below Florida's health averages
Hendry County's 74.9-year life expectancy falls short of Florida's 75.8-year average. The county also exceeds the state's uninsured rate by 10 percentage points—24.3% versus 14.4% statewide—a critical barrier to regular healthcare.
Rural access challenges stand out
Hendry's 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents ranks lowest among nearby counties like Highlands (58 per 100K) and Collier County peers. This scarcity of primary care forces many residents to travel for routine services or delay preventive health visits.
High uninsured rate limits care access
More than 1 in 4 Hendry County residents lack health insurance, meaning routine checkups, prescriptions, and emergency care come at full cost. With only 27 primary care doctors per 100,000 people, the uninsured population faces compounded barriers to finding and affording care.
Check your coverage options today
If you're among the uninsured in Hendry County, healthcare options exist—from Medicaid expansion to marketplace plans. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-985-2550 to explore affordable coverage that fits your family's needs and connects you to local providers.
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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.