Hillsborough County Health Data
Hillsborough County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
238
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.5 per 100K
Dentists
10.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.7
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 Hillsborough County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hillsborough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 33.2% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 16.7% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hillsborough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hillsborough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.3% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hillsborough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hillsborough County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Hillsborough County surpasses Florida state average
Health data brief for Hillsborough County, Florida.
Residents of Hillsborough County have a life expectancy of 77.5 years. This exceeds the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 84 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 238 per 100,000 residents, close to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 13.4%, which is lower than the state rate of 14.4% but higher than the national rate of 10%. About 17.2% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, matching 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.