Hernando County Health Data
Hernando County, Florida
Health Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hernando County, Florida
Hernando County health metrics near national norms
Hernando County's 74.4-year life expectancy sits about 5 years below the U.S. average of 79.3 years, though only 19.1% of residents report poor or fair health—below the national average of 18%. The county shows mixed performance against national benchmarks.
Slightly below state average on life expectancy
At 74.4 years, Hernando County trails Florida's 75.8-year average by 1.4 years. However, its 14.1% uninsured rate aligns nearly perfectly with the state average of 14.4%, suggesting more stable healthcare access than many Florida counties.
Strong primary care capacity
Hernando County boasts 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, matching or exceeding most nearby counties and well above state medians. With 102 mental health providers per 100K, the county offers robust behavioral health resources for residents.
Healthcare access supports preventive care
Hernando's 14.1% uninsured rate and 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents create a relatively stable healthcare environment for routine checkups and preventive services. Most residents can access doctors without excessive travel, supporting early disease detection and ongoing health management.
Explore coverage for better health outcomes
Even with good baseline coverage, gaps remain—14% of Hernando residents still lack insurance. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact your local health department to review marketplace plans and see if you qualify for subsidies or Medicaid expansion benefits.
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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.