Hernando County Health Data
Hernando County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Hernando County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hernando | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hernando | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 17.0% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hernando | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.0% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hernando | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hernando County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider availability trails national median in Hernando County
Health data brief for Hernando County, Florida.
Hernando County has 102 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is less than half the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 74.4 years, while the state average is 75.8 years and the national average is 77 years. Primary care access includes 56 providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 14.1%, nearly reaching the Florida state rate of 14.4% and exceeding the national rate of 10%. Furthermore, 19.1% of people in the county report poor or fair health, higher than the national figure of 17%. 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.