Hendry County Health Data
Hendry County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
28.2%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.1
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 Hendry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hendry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.1% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 16.6% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hendry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.9% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 11.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hendry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 42.8% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 10.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.2% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 8.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hendry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hendry County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hendry County uninsured rate is more than double national level
Health data brief for Hendry County, Florida.
Hendry County reports an uninsured rate of 24.3%. This is more than double the national rate of 10% and higher than the Florida state rate of 14.4%. About 28.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national figure of 17%. Access to medical professionals is also limited relative to national standards. There are 27 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is less than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the county has 44 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250. Life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, which is shorter than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.