Indian River County Health Data
Indian River County, Florida
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 75.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 14.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
171
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 19.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.1
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 Indian River County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Indian River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.5% | 34.8% | 37.6% | 7.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% | 33.2% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.8% | 19.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Indian River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Indian River | 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) | 58.5% | 53.5% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 73.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Indian River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Indian River County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Indian River County residents live longer than state average
Health data brief for Indian River County, Florida.
Life expectancy in Indian River County is 78.3 years. This is longer than the Florida state average of 75.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 63 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider access is 171 per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250. The uninsured rate stands at 14.0%, similar to the state rate of 14.4% but higher than the national rate of 10%. About 17.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is consistent with 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.