Holmes County Health Data
Holmes County, Florida
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Holmes County, Florida
Holmes County faces significant health challenges
At 71.2 years, Holmes County residents live 8 years less than the U.S. average of 79.3 years—the lowest life expectancy in this cohort. With 21.6% reporting poor or fair health, the county grapples with serious underlying health conditions and limited healthcare resources.
Major gap from Florida average
Holmes County's 71.2-year life expectancy lags Florida's 75.8-year state average by 4.6 years, one of the largest gaps in the state. While its 15.4% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 14.4%, the primary challenge appears to be deeper socioeconomic and health infrastructure factors.
Rural provider scarcity compounds challenges
With only 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Holmes County lacks the provider density of even other rural Florida counties like Jackson (32) or Hendry (27). The 70 mental health providers per 100K suggest some behavioral health resources, but overall medical infrastructure remains limited.
Limited provider access forces difficult choices
Holmes County residents often travel 30+ miles to reach primary care specialists, making routine checkups time-consuming and costly. With 15.4% uninsured and only 35 doctors per 100,000 residents, delayed care and preventable complications are common outcomes.
Insurance and outreach critical here
Healthcare coverage is essential in Holmes County, where medical resources are scarce and distances long. Call 1-800-985-2550 to explore Medicaid, marketplace subsidies, and community health center options that reduce costs and connect you to available providers.
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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.