Holmes County Health Data
Holmes County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.4 per 100K
Dentists
10.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.5
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 Holmes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Holmes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.8% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 19.3% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Holmes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Holmes | 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) | 47.1% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 73.1% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Holmes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Holmes County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Holmes County nearly six years below national average
Health data brief for Holmes County, Florida.
Life expectancy in Holmes County is 71.2 years, which is shorter than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Florida state average of 75.8 years. The county records 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is half the national median of 70. There are 70 mental health providers per 100,000 people, while the national median is 250. The uninsured rate is 15.4%, compared to the state rate of 14.4% and the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 21.6% of residents report poor or fair health, whereas the national figure is 17%. 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.